Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Hobbyist David Melczer New_Jersey
1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 90
2. Age of tank. : 2 Years
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 82
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 80 lbs, 2 inches, Aragonite
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Y, 10
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 : .5 gal
9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : Never, 1 gal
10. Preferred salt mix : Coralife
11. Preferred additives : Red Sea Marine Trace, Reef DNA, Reef Solution
12. Preferred test kits: Salt Water Master by Hagen
13. Method of adding calcium : 2 tsp. Red Sea Pharm. Reef Calcium per week
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 10 x per hour
15. Type of lighting i.e.: VHO
16. Type of bulbs: 48" Coralife 2x10,000K, 1xSuper Actinic, 1x50/50
17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 440
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 7
19. Do you use timers Y/N: Y
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) carbon filter Y/N & type: No
21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 3000
22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: eliminating algae
23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Books
Friends
Internet
Web Sites
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