Software to help bring water composition to the desired level.

Which platform will you build on? If not MS, I can help on that end.


"Picasso" wrote in message
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I'm setting up a breeding system for Tanganyikans and I've been
looking seriously at water composition posts to figure out exactly
what I need to do to make my water as close to the lake as
possible/feasible. I have come up with a list of chemicals to add to
get the standard parameters right. The issue arises when trying to
either figure out the exact amount to add (without just trial and
error), or adding additional trace elements. I'd rather not go through
the expense of buying premade mixtures, since I'll be setting up over
500 gallons worth of tanks and doing automated 10-20% water changes
weekly. I know that's not huge, but every little expense adds up.

Ok, I'll cut to the chase. I'm a programmer. I'd like to create
software that will let the user put in their current water quality
parameters (calcium, chloride, iron, potassium, etc.), put in what
their desired parameters are, and the software will calculate what
needs to be added to each liter/gallon of water to reach those levels,
or closely approximate them. It may not be exactly on, but it will
give a good idea of a starting place. Even if I only tackle some of
the basic parameters, it would make things easier for all aquarists.

What I need is some input from the community on whether this is a
good/bad idea, and someone with some chemistry know-how that can work
with me on getting things right. I'll do the rest. I'll even make it
web-accessible, so anyone and everyone can use it.

Thanks,
Picasso