Contribute and fill survey: Calculator for Aquarists

hariom · 11-21-2010, 01:56 PM

We are trying to design a new calculator experience of owning and maintaining aquariums.

Some how the experience of calculations during setup and tank maintenance is not as enjoyable as the aquarium itself. Therefore, we are aggregating calculators and re-designing them so that they are simple, interactive and easy to use.

We would love to know if there are any calculators that you would want us to include in our application.

We encourage you to fill out the survey and let us know your thoughts/needs. Thank You for your time and participation!

FILL OUT SURVEY NOW

hariom · 11-21-2010, 06:35 PM

let those replies keep coming in....

thanks to all who have already filled the survey....

if you would like to be a part of the beta testing...please send in your emails addresses as replies to this thread...

hariom · 11-23-2010, 09:08 PM

Aqua Peeps~

let those responses keep coming in....

an interesting fact revealed so far is that majority of Aquarists own more than 1 aquarium.....

ReefkprZ · 11-23-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hariom

an interesting fact revealed so far is that majority of Aquarists own more than 1 aquarium.....

you cant have just one.....

lauraleellbp · 11-23-2010, 10:36 PM

Apparently I was an "Experienced Aquarist/Guru" at the age of 9... LOL

ReefkprZ · 11-23-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

Apparently I was an "Experienced Aquarist/Guru" at the age of 9... LOL

so whats that make you now, the Uber guru?

lauraleellbp · 11-23-2010, 10:38 PM

LOL

No, I was thinking "I'd been in the hobby for 3 years but still didn't know nada!"

ReefkprZ · 11-23-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

LOL

No, I was thinking "I'd been in the hobby for 3 years but still didn't know nada!"

I agree,
after 6-7 years I was still realizing how much I didn't know yet. I've noticed the more you learn the more you realize you don't know. now after about 20 years I am still learning new stuff everyday.

**wkndracer** · 11-24-2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hariom

Aqua Peeps~
an interesting fact revealed so far is that majority of Aquarists own more than 1 aquarium.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReefkprZ

you cant have just one.....

Worse than Lays potato chips.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReefkprZ

I agree,
after 6-7 years I was still realizing how much I didn't know yet. I've noticed the more you learn the more you realize you don't know. now after about 20 years I am still learning new stuff everyday.

I'm slow, it took me decades to realize my total ignorance.
But I'm much better now

hariom · 11-24-2010, 12:34 PM

Dear ReefkprZ, lauraleellbp and wkndracer,

All of you make excellent points here. Declaring oneself as a Newbie, Intermediate and Expert is completely subjective.

People do have a certain level of confidence with practice and time. They choose to define themselves based on their personality and capabilities.

While designing the survey we knew this question was going to be a tricky one. Leaving it just at Beginner, Intermediate and Expert (without time frames) makes it too vague-confusing the user, and hence the question had to be narrowed down. We chose to tackle the time frames from a completely functional level. After a year or so, one atleast knows the basics of water changes, how to conduct basic tank maintenance, a decent knowledge about the fish they are keeping on so on....

To counterbalance the generalization of the first question, we added a second question (had aquariums since). The answers to this one give us insights about how people are defining themselves.

Those users who match the time frames of question 1 and question 2 will support our reasoning. However, those users who do have different time frames for both questions will disapprove of our reasoning.

If the latter group outnumbers the previous one, then we can gather conclusive insights on how users define the relationship between time and their levels of expertise.

So... for now, we still have more users matching the time frames for both questions.

We encourage more Aquarists to answer this survey and prove us wrong! so that we can gather these important insights....on user perceptions and behaviors.

thank you for raising these questions and I hope you all filled in the survey! Let those answers keep coming in...

Regards,
Amit

**jmowbray** · 11-24-2010, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hariom

if you would like to be a part of the beta testing...please send in your emails addresses as replies to this thread...

What is beta testing?

hariom · 11-24-2010, 12:58 PM

We will be testing the online calculator interface by sending special invites to people who opt for it. Your feedback for the interface will be valuable as we refine the design before the calculator's official release....

so if you are in for it...fill in the survey and add your email....

**mistergreen** · 11-24-2010, 01:31 PM

Hey Hariom,
Just saying hi from another Cincinnatian. Are you doing this as a company project and is it web?

I was planning to do a simple fert calculator for the ipod/iphone when I have the time to finish learning objective C.

hariom · 11-24-2010, 01:44 PM

Hi mistergreen,

Hi to you also!! We should definitely meet up sometime soon.....this is a pet project of mine...i decided to tackle this problem based on my own experiences in the aquarium hobby. I would love to hear your thoughts and how you could contribute to this project..

please do fill out the survey!

take care!
amit

11-21-2010, 01:56 PM	#1
hariom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 9	Contribute and fill survey: Calculator for Aquarists We are trying to design a new calculator experience of owning and maintaining aquariums. Some how the experience of calculations during setup and tank maintenance is not as enjoyable as the aquarium itself. Therefore, we are aggregating calculators and re-designing them so that they are simple, interactive and easy to use. We would love to know if there are any calculators that you would want us to include in our application. We encourage you to fill out the survey and let us know your thoughts/needs. Thank You for your time and participation! FILL OUT SURVEY NOW

11-23-2010, 10:36 PM	#5
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (69/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 22,486	Apparently I was an "Experienced Aquarist/Guru" at the age of 9... LOL __________________ Geckos galore: Geckos in Tails, and follow Geckos in Tails on Facebook 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank, 46 gal Betta simplex community, 90 gal Low Tech Community, Amazon Fishing; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin

11-23-2010, 10:38 PM	#7
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (69/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 22,486	LOL No, I was thinking "I'd been in the hobby for 3 years but still didn't know nada!" __________________ Geckos galore: Geckos in Tails, and follow Geckos in Tails on Facebook 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank, 46 gal Betta simplex community, 90 gal Low Tech Community, Amazon Fishing; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin

11-24-2010, 01:31 PM	#13
mistergreen Bow ties are cool (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 12,888	Hey Hariom, Just saying hi from another Cincinnatian. Are you doing this as a company project and is it web? I was planning to do a simple fert calculator for the ipod/iphone when I have the time to finish learning objective C. __________________ DIY High Tech Tank forum http://aquatictechtank.net A forum dedicated to design and program aquatic tanks

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11-21-2010, 06:35 PM	#2
hariom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 9	let those replies keep coming in.... thanks to all who have already filled the survey.... if you would like to be a part of the beta testing...please send in your emails addresses as replies to this thread...

11-23-2010, 09:08 PM	#3
hariom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 9	Aqua Peeps~ let those responses keep coming in.... an interesting fact revealed so far is that majority of Aquarists own more than 1 aquarium.....

11-24-2010, 12:34 PM	#10
hariom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 9	Dear ReefkprZ, lauraleellbp and wkndracer, All of you make excellent points here. Declaring oneself as a Newbie, Intermediate and Expert is completely subjective. People do have a certain level of confidence with practice and time. They choose to define themselves based on their personality and capabilities. While designing the survey we knew this question was going to be a tricky one. Leaving it just at Beginner, Intermediate and Expert (without time frames) makes it too vague-confusing the user, and hence the question had to be narrowed down. We chose to tackle the time frames from a completely functional level. After a year or so, one atleast knows the basics of water changes, how to conduct basic tank maintenance, a decent knowledge about the fish they are keeping on so on.... To counterbalance the generalization of the first question, we added a second question (had aquariums since). The answers to this one give us insights about how people are defining themselves. Those users who match the time frames of question 1 and question 2 will support our reasoning. However, those users who do have different time frames for both questions will disapprove of our reasoning. If the latter group outnumbers the previous one, then we can gather conclusive insights on how users define the relationship between time and their levels of expertise. So... for now, we still have more users matching the time frames for both questions. We encourage more Aquarists to answer this survey and prove us wrong! so that we can gather these important insights....on user perceptions and behaviors. thank you for raising these questions and I hope you all filled in the survey! Let those answers keep coming in... Regards, Amit

11-24-2010, 12:58 PM	#12
hariom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 9	We will be testing the online calculator interface by sending special invites to people who opt for it. Your feedback for the interface will be valuable as we refine the design before the calculator's official release.... so if you are in for it...fill in the survey and add your email....

11-24-2010, 01:44 PM	#14
hariom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 9	Hi mistergreen, Hi to you also!! We should definitely meet up sometime soon.....this is a pet project of mine...i decided to tackle this problem based on my own experiences in the aquarium hobby. I would love to hear your thoughts and how you could contribute to this project.. please do fill out the survey! take care! amit