Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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The Form
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