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Hobbyist James Carl Pennsylvania

1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 50

2. Age of tank. : 3 Years

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 65

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 30 lbs, 2 inches, Live Sand

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Y, 25

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

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

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day : 2 gal

9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : Every 2 Months, 30 gal

10. Preferred salt mix : Instant Ocean

11. Preferred additives : Trace Elements, Strontium, Calcium, Lugols

12. Preferred test kits: ?

13. Method of adding calcium : Knop Calcium Reactor

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 8 x per hour

15. Type of lighting i.e.: VHO

16. Type of bulbs: URI actinic white(2) URI super actinic(1)

17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 285

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: Kent Marine Maxxima RO/DI

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 3000

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

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? : ETS

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

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