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Hobbyist Cary Kletter California

1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 125

2. Age of tank. : 5 Years

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 215

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 100 lbs, 4 inches, Mix

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? : Y

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day : .25 gal

9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : Weekly, 2 gal

10. Preferred salt mix : varies

11. Preferred additives : ESV B-Ionic

12. Preferred test kits: varies

13. Method of adding calcium : Dump in

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

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

16. Type of bulbs: pcs

17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 500

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: yes (Buy RO, Carbon, UVL water for .22 cents/gal)

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: Thousands

22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: achieving the right balance of technology and nature

23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Internet

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