Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Hobbyist Mark Soderberg Washington
1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 90
2. Age of tank. : 9-11 Months
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 90
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount; thickness; type. : Y 30 lbs, 3 inches, Caribsea
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Y, 40
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 : Monthly, 30 gal
10. Preferred salt mix : Coralife
11. Preferred additives : Sea Balance, Kent Iodine
12. Preferred test kits: Quick dip for Nitrate & Nitrite; Aquarium Pharmaceutical Amonia test
13. Method of adding calcium : Daily into sump
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 10 x per hour
15. Type of lighting i.e.: Metal Halide
16. Type of bulbs: 400 watt/10,00 K; 50/50 Atinic
17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 410
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: RO/DI
21. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 3,000.00
22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: Introducing new life
23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Magazines
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? Y