Alfred M. Bisasky

1. What size tank in gallons ∓ aprox LxW : 58 gal with built in overflow (Oceanic Systems) 36"x18"x21"

2. Age of tank. : Just beginning construction - the following data is "planned"

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : ~75 - 90 lbs

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. : aragonite, course ∓ fine, 3"

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons : Yes - 6.0 gal sump

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

7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? : glass cover, diy hood containing lighting that is elevated 4-6" above the tank, and cooling fan(s)

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day : ?

9.Frequency of water changes ∓ amount changed : ?

10. Preferred salt mix : Tropic Marin

11. Preferred additives : the usual

12. Preferred test kits: LaMotte

13. Method of adding calcium : drip to sump mix in evaporation make up water

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 8 - 10

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

16. Type of bulbs : Actinic 03, 50/50, "Sun" white

17. Aprox wattage per gallon : minimum 3 x 95/60 = 4.75 w/gal

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day : probably 11 hr/day on

19. Do you use timers Y/N: Y

20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N ∓ type : well water, 5 micron sediment on well line to carbon pre-filter; then to TFC carboRO.

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete : estimate $1500 - 1750

22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank : to be determined

23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Bob Metelsky's SRK, the Internet, Martin Moe's books, Al Theil's books, FAMA, TFC, and other assorted magazines.

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