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Hobbyist Keith Broadbent Florida

1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 35

2. Age of tank. : 3-6 Months

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 45

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 36 lbs, 3 inches, Mix

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Y, 11

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

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

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day : 1 gal

9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : Daily, 1 gal

10. Preferred salt mix : Tropic Marin

11. Preferred additives : Combisan

12. Preferred test kits: LaMotte

13. Method of adding calcium : Kalkwasser C-Balance

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 6 x per hour

15. Type of lighting i.e.: Power Compact

16. Type of bulbs: 8800K Dayligth and 6700k Actinic

17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 600

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 12

19. Do you use timers Y/N: Y

20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) carbon filter Y/N & type: Y Kati and Ani

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 2800

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

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

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? N