Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Hobbyist Nick Wilde Minnesota
1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 90
2. Age of tank. : 1-3 Months
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 80
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 50 lbs, 3 inches, Live Sand
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Y, 40
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N : Y
7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? : N
8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day : .10 gal
9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : Bi-Monthly, 10 gal
10. Preferred salt mix : Coralife
11. Preferred additives : kalkwasser
12. Preferred test kits: tetra
13. Method of adding calcium : drip
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 9 x per hour
15. Type of lighting i.e.: VHO + MH
16. Type of bulbs: german 175 mh sylvania floresent
17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 460
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 13
19. Do you use timers Y/N: Y
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) carbon filter Y/N & type: RO/DI no carbon
21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 2700
22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: Consistency
23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Books
Internet
24. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? : Venturi
25. Ok to publish your name in the results? Y
26. Ok to use your email here so others can contact you? Y