Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Hobbyist ? Ohio
1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 150
2. Age of tank. : 1 Year
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 100
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 100 lbs, 3 inches, Mix
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Y, 15
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N : Y
7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? : N
8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day : 1 gal
9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : Bi-Monthly, 15 gal
10. Preferred salt mix : reef crystals
11. Preferred additives : seachem
12. Preferred test kits: kent
13. Method of adding calcium : kalkwasser
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 9 x per hour
15. Type of lighting i.e.: VHO
16. Type of bulbs: atinic white & blue
17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 410
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/di
21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: who knows lots of stuff bought used
22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: sticking with it
23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Magazines
Books
Friends
LFS
Internet
24. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? : ETS
25. Ok to publish your name in the results? N
26. Ok to use your email here so others can contact you? N