Hobbyist 106

1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW: 29G

2. Age of tank: 9months

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb.: 60lb 2lb/gal

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type: Figian Live sand, 2"

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons: N

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

7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type?: Just canopy, DIY

8. Aprox amount of evaporation: ?

9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed: 10% monthly

10. Preferred salt mix: Red reef crystals

11. Preferred additives: ESV calcium/kh buffer kit

12. Preferred test kits: Salifert

13. Method of adding calcium: ESV calcium kit

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour: ?

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

16. Type of bulbs: 2 x 55w, 1 actinic 1 daylight

17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 3.79

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 7hrs, 3p-10p

19. Do you use timers Y/N: Y

20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N & type: Yes, store bought RO/DI

21. Aprox number of fish: 7

22. Aprox number of corals: 2

23. Aprox number of inverts: 10

24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N & what: N

25. Estimated cost of your tank complete: ?

26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: Keeping the levels consistent for optimal growth, keeping phosphates and nitrates low with high bio load

27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority: Internet, LFS, books

28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer?: CPR BakPak2