Matt Schafer

1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW: 29 gal- 30"x12"

2. Age of tank:2 years

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb.: 20lbs

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type: crushed coral 2"

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons: Y 15 gal

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

7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type?: egg crate

8. Aprox amount of evaporation: 1 gal / week

9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed: 25% every 2-3 weeks

10. Preferred salt mix: instant ocean

11. Preferred additives: none

12. Preferred test kits:

13. Method of adding calcium: water changes

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour: 300 gal

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

16. Type of bulbs: 2 10,000K daylights 2- actinics

17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 3 watts

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

19. Do you use timers Y/N: y

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

21. Aprox number of fish:4

22. Aprox number of corals:1

23. Aprox number of inverts:10

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

25. Estimated cost of your tank complete: $1000

26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: affording essential items ie. lighting

27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority: INTERNET!!!! I've learned more the past 6 months on the net than 5 years of talking to LFS people!

28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer?: unfortunately I'm stuck with a seaclone skimmer