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1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 90 GAL. 48"X18"
2. Age of tank. :BRAND NEW not set up yet
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : going to get 90#
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. : 3"to4"aragonite with live sand
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : yes 20#
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N :I will
7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? : Y glass canopy
8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day :tank not set up yet
9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : N/A I will change 12 to 15 percent every two weeks
10. Preferred salt mix : I will use Instant Ocean
11. Preferred additives : N/A
12. Preferred test kits: HAVE NOT DECIDED
13. Method of adding calcium : I WIIL USE KALKWASSER
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour :not determined yet
15. Type of lighting i.e.:MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC
16. Type of bulbs : NOT sure yet 17. Aprox wattage per gallon :4
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day : probally 9
19. Do you use timers Y/N: I will
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N & type :Iwill probally USE Kent 60gpd h-s
21. Estimated cost of your tank complete : $4,000
22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank : CARRYING THE HOME MADE STAND UP FROM THE BASEMENT TODAY
23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : BOOKS,INTERNET,MAG
24. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? :TURBOFLOTER 1000