Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Hobbyist Allan Shultz Pennsylvania
1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 45
2. Age of tank. : 1-3 Months
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 60
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 36 lbs, 2 inches, Caribsea
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : N, 1
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 : Weekly, 15 gal
10. Preferred salt mix : Instant Ocean
11. Preferred additives : Kalkwasser iodide - strontium
12. Preferred test kits: no test kit
13. Method of adding calcium : IV Drip
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 5 x per hour
15. Type of lighting i.e.: Power Compact
16. Type of bulbs: pc lamps
17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 123
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 9
19. Do you use timers Y/N: N
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) carbon filter Y/N & type: Yes DI
21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 3000
22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: unknown
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? : Air CC
25. Ok to publish your name in the results? Y
26. Ok to use your email here so others can contact you? Y