Simplified Reefkeeping's Reef Keepers Survey

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Mello

1. What size tank in gallons ; aprox LxW: 75gal. 48"x18"x20"high

2. Age of tank: 9 months

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb.: 60-65

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type: sand, 25lbs

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons: 55gal with W/D built in

6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N: yes

7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type?: yes-DIY 4-lamps-exhaust fan,wood inside lined with mirrored glass

8. Aprox amount of evaporation: 3/4-1gal.day

9.Frequency of water changes ; amount changed: monthly 35-40 gals.

10. Preferred salt mix: reef cyrstals

11. Preferred additives: iodine,stronium,molybdenum,c-balance

12. Preferred test kits: sea test

13. Method of adding calcium: in sump

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour: 320

15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC: HO

16. Type of bulbs: 10,000-20,000-50-50-actinic blue

17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 120 watts total

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 8-10

19. Do you use timers Y/N: no

20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N ; type: no

21. Aprox number of fish: 8

22. Aprox number of corals: 6

23. Aprox number of inverts: 10

24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N ; what: yes corallife invert smorgasbord

25. Estimated cost of your tank complete: 2800.00

26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: water quality

27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority: internet,local shop

28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer?: DIY CC