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Hobbyist Arthur California

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

2. Age of tank. : 6-9 Months

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 100

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 60 lbs, 3 inches, Live Sand

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : N, 1

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 : .5 gal

9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : Bi-Monthly, 5 gal

10. Preferred salt mix : Instant Ocean

11. Preferred additives : Sea Chem

12. Preferred test kits: Tropic Marine

13. Method of adding calcium : Calcium A & B

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 6 x per hour

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

16. Type of bulbs: 96 W Blue & 10,000k + Blue 48W Florescent HO

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: RO

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 3200

22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: water chemistry

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