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Dwayne Sapp

1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW - 125 72X18

2. Age of tank. - 7 months

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. - 90lbs + another 90 being added this week

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. - y - 1" crushed coral + 2" sand

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons - y - 30 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 - 5+/- two days

9.Frequency of water changes and amount changed - 30 gal 3-4 weeks

10. Preferred salt mix - Instant Ocean - mixes well

11. Preferred additives - none

12. Preferred test kits - varies

13. Method of adding calcium - none

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour - Unknown

15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC - 2 250w 10000K MH ( plans to add a single 400w in the middle)

16. Type of bulbs - 10000K

17. Aprox wattage per gallon - current - 4

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

19. Do you use timers Y/N - y

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

21. Aprox number of fish - 6

22. Aprox number of corals - 3

23. Aprox number of inverts - 2

24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what - y - silversides, formula ?

25. Estimated cost of your tank complete - 3000+

26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank - patience

27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority - discussions groups online

28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? n/a

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