Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Hobbyist 131 Kevin Colagio
1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW: 75 48x18
2. Age of tank: 2 years
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb.: 40 lbs
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type: Y, 10 lb .25 inch
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons: y 20
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: 6 gal / week
9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed: 2-3 months, 20%
10. Preferred salt mix: Reef Salt
11. Preferred additives: SeaChem Reef Builder
12. Preferred test kits: Red Sea
13. Method of adding calcium: B-ionic
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour: 3
15. Type of lighting i.e. MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC: PC
16. Type of bulbs: PC
17. Aprox wattage per gallon: 2/9
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day: 8
19. Do you use timers Y/N: y
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N & type: y
21. Aprox number of fish: 3
22. Aprox number of corals: 8
23. Aprox number of inverts: 15
24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N & what: n
25. Estimated cost of your tank complete: $2,000
26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank: Keeping water conditions right
27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority: Books, internet, local fish store, friends
28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi /
Downdraft manufacturer?: unknown