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Hobbyist Larry Connecticut

1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 60

2. Age of tank. : 3-6 Months

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 80

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 60 lbs, 4 inches, Caribsea

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Y, 20

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

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

11. Preferred additives : Kent Essential Elements + Coral Vite

12. Preferred test kits: Salifert

13. Method of adding calcium : Kent Additive

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 5 x per hour

15. Type of lighting i.e.: Power Compact

16. Type of bulbs: 2 X 65 Watt PC + 2 X 65 Watt PC Actinic

17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 260

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 8

19. Do you use timers Y/N: Y

20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) carbon filter Y/N & type: Yes - RO/DI Unit

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 2500

22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: Keping it clean

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