Reef Buddy features
Your reef, its history, and your next steps.
Water tests, history, and equipment maintenance: Reef Buddy brings reef aquarium tracking together on iPhone and iPad.
Explore the features
01 / Your aquariums
A separate history for every tank
Create your aquariums and switch between them to find the parameters and history of the tank you are caring for.
- Create and edit aquariums.
- Select the tank to track from the app menu.
- Data saved and synced between iPhone and iPad.
In everyday use
Select the right aquarium before logging your tests to keep a separate history for each tank.
02 / Water parameters
Your measurements, your target ranges
Choose which parameters to track and set their minimum and maximum values to suit your reef aquarium.
- KH, salinity, pH, calcium, magnesium, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, silicate, and temperature.
- Add and edit your water test results.
- Target ranges and notes for your parameters.
In everyday use
Set your KH targets, then record your test results over the coming weeks.
03 / History and tags
See how your measurements change
Review parameter charts and your aquarium’s timeline to put each result in context.
- Charts and a history of recorded measurements.
- Comments to accompany your measurements.
- Create and assign tags when adding or editing a measurement.
In everyday use
Add a comment to an unusual result so you can recall the test conditions when you review it later.
04 / Water test assistance
Turn your test reading into a result
Use calculations and instructions for supported tests directly in the app.
- Supported tests from Colombo, Hanna, JBL, Salifert, and Red Sea.
- Choose from the available brand and parameter combinations.
- Reading instructions and calculation assistance for the selected test.
In everyday use
Select your brand and parameter to find the relevant assistance. Coverage depends on the test you use.
05 / Equipment and maintenance
Plan the next maintenance task
List your aquarium equipment and organize its maintenance with a schedule and dedicated reminders.
- Equipment records with categories and notes.
- Last maintenance date and interval in days.
- Next due date, maintenance badge, and notifications when reminders are enabled.
In everyday use
After cleaning a piece of equipment, update its maintenance record to prepare for the next due date.
06 / Shrimpy Premium
Ask a question, share a photo
With Shrimpy Premium, request an analysis of your measurements, ask about your tank, or send a photo with context.
- Analysis requests based on your aquarium data.
- Questions and personalized reefkeeping advice.
- Photo analysis using an image of your aquarium.
In everyday use
Include a specific question with your tank photo to ask Shrimpy for guidance on what you are seeing.
More resources on the website
Complement your tracking in the app with our online resources.
Before you start
iPhone, iPad, and an internet connection
Your account lets you access your data across your devices. Reef Buddy requires an internet connection to work.
The Shrimpy Premium subscription
Shrimpy features require a Premium subscription, available monthly or yearly. Check the offers and prices in the app before subscribing.
Start with your next water test
Find Reef Buddy on the App Store and build your aquarium’s history, one observation at a time.
