Simplified Reefkeeping's Reef Keepers Survey SUBMIT


Gordon J Bredel

1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 75 Gallons 18"T x 48W

2. Age of tank. 6 months

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 88 lbs 1.17 per gallon

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. 3 inches

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons 12 gallon sump

6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N Y

7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? Yes - A wood cover

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day 1/3 gallon per day

9. Frequency of water changes and amount changed 4 gallons per week

10. Preferred salt mix

11. Preferred additives

12. Preferred test kits

13. Method of adding calcium

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 5

15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, VHO

16. Type of bulbs

17. Aprox wattage per gallon 4

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 9

19. Do you use timers Y/N Y

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

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete $2000 /75 = $26.60

22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Everything.. since I'm new

23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Books Internet LFS

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