Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey

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Armeta Lee

1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW : 135gal  60x18

2. Age of tank. : bought used , I setup a year ago

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. : 80 lbs.

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. : yes, CC and live sand  two inches

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

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

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

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day : 1 gal

9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed : once a mo. 25 gal

10. Preferred salt mix : filtered ocean water

11. Preferred additives : Seachem

12. Preferred test kits: Salifert

13. Method of adding calcium : liquid , manually

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour : 8

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

16. Type of bulbs : Phillips

17. Aprox wattage per gallon : 3.5

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

19. Do you use timers Y/N: N

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

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete : 3000

22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank : keeping it healthy and clean

23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority : Books, Internet Boards

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