Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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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