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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