Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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The Form
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 30
2. Age of tank. 18 months
3. Amount of live rock aprox. lb. 45
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. 4 inches dolomite 1 inch LS
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons N
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N No
7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? N
8. Aprox amount of evaporation 1/2gal Per Day
9.Frequency of water changes and amount changed weekly 15%
10. Preferred salt mix Instant Ocean
11. Preferred additives B-Ioinic
12. Preferred test kits lamotte
13. Method of adding calcium B-ioinic
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour lots
15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC MH/NO
16. Type of bulbs14KK 175w MH 20w NO Actinic
17. Aprox wattage per gallon 6
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day MH 8 Actinic 12
19. Do you use timers Y/N YES
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N and type yes Spectrapure RO/DI
21. Aprox number of fish 3
22. Aprox number of corals 13
23. Aprox number of inverts 5
24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what yes Mush/formula1
25. Estimated cost of your tank complete $5000
26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Patience and recognising problems b4 they get Too big
27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Mailing lists, Archinves, Books, Chats
28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer?Venturi KNOP