Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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George A.Vega
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 10 gallons US
2. Age of tank. 9 months
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 16lbs. or 1.6 lbs per gallon
4. Substrate Y/N lb.amount, thickness, type. Y. Caribsea, Livesand 6lbs. 1 1/2"
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons N
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N N
7. Frequency of water changes and amount changed Once a week. 10%
8. Preferred salt mix Instant Ocean
9. Preferred additives Bionic Strontium, C-Balance.
10. Preferred test kits Lamotte
11. Method of adding calcium C-Balance
12. Aprox water turnover X times per hour
13. Type of lighting ie: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO PC
14. Type of bulbs 6,700k,7000k
15. Aprox wattage per gallon 5.4
16. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 10 hours
17. Do you use timers Y/N Y
18. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification)Ro/DI) Y/N and type RO Spectrapure
19. Aprox number of fish one
20. Aprox number of corals eight
21. Aprox number of inverts twelve
22. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what No
23. Estimated cost of your tank complete $500 or $50 per gallon
24. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Keeping all the parameters in line.
25. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Usenet News groups Internet The Coral Reef Aquarium by Sprung/Delbeek F.A.M.A.
26. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? CPR Bakpak