Simplified Reefkeeping's Reef Keepers Survey

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Alexander Sotelo

1. What size tank in gallons & aprox LxW :

90 GAL. 48"X18"

2. Age of tank. :

BRAND NEW not set up yet

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. :

going to get 90#

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. :

3"to4"aragonite with live sand

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons :

yes 20#

6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N :

I will

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

Y glass canopy

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day :

tank not set up yet

9.Frequency of water changes & amount changed :

N/A I will change 12 to 15 percent every two weeks

10. Preferred salt mix :

I will use Instant Ocean

11. Preferred additives :

N/A

12. Preferred test kits:

HAVE NOT DECIDED

13. Method of adding calcium :

I WIIL USE KALKWASSER

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour :

not determined yet

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

PC

16. Type of bulbs :

NOT sure yet 17. Aprox wattage per gallon :4

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day :

probally 9

19. Do you use timers Y/N:

I will

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

Iwill probally USE Kent 60gpd h-s

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete :

$4,000

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

CARRYING THE HOME MADE STAND UP FROM THE BASEMENT TODAY

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

BOOKS,INTERNET,MAG

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

TURBOFLOTER 1000 25. You may/may not use my email address.: YOU MAY I will be using PALLYWALL1@CS.COM IN TWO WEEKS