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Hobbyist JOHN FERRIS New_York

1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 55

2. Age of tank. : 2 Years

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 140

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 50 lbs, 5 inches, Mix

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : N, 1

6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N : N

7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? : Y

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day : .5 gal

9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : Bi-Monthly, 5 gal

10. Preferred salt mix : instant ocean

11. Preferred additives : seachem reef plus, calcium, complete,

12. Preferred test kits: misc.

13. Method of adding calcium : seachem calcium, aragomight

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 4 x per hour

15. Type of lighting i.e.: VHO

16. Type of bulbs: actinic blue, actinic white

17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 110

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 14

19. Do you use timers Y/N: Y

20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) carbon filter Y/N & type: no, bottled distilled or r/o water

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: $2500?

22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: being patient

23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Web Sites

24. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? : Back Pack

25. Ok to publish your name in the results? Y

26. Ok to use your email here so others can contact you? Y