Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Hobbyist Bruce Johnson California
1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 250
2. Age of tank. : 2 Years
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 350
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 100 lbs, 4 inches, Live Sand
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Y, 40
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 : Every 6 Months, 45 gal
10. Preferred salt mix : I O
11. Preferred additives : Iodine and calium reactor
12. Preferred test kits: RS and starette
13. Method of adding calcium : reactor
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 6 x per hour
15. Type of lighting i.e.: HO + MH
16. Type of bulbs: 65k and 10k w and b atinic
17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 890
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 Spectra Pure Plus
21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 20000
22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: wife
23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Magazines
Books
Newsgroups
LFS
Internet
Web Sites
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