Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Hobbyist David Texas
1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 75
2. Age of tank. : 3 Years
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 50
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 30 lbs, 2 inches, Mix
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Y, 20
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 : .25 gal
9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : Bi-Monthly, 5 gal
10. Preferred salt mix : Kent Sea Salt
11. Preferred additives : Kent Strontium & Molybdenum, Tropic Marin Bio-calcium
12. Preferred test kits: Saltwater Master, Tropic marin calcium test kit
13. Method of adding calcium : pouring directly in tank
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 12 x per hour
15. Type of lighting i.e.: HO
16. Type of bulbs: 4 atinic & two white
17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 240
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 10
19. Do you use timers Y/N: Y
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) carbon filter Y/N & type: Premier R?O system
21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 700
22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: keeping new fish alive
23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Books
Friends
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? Y