Simplified Reefkeeping's Reef Keepers Survey SUBMIT


Julian Gillott

1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 42x18x15

2. Age of tank. 4yrs

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 30

4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. A thin layer of coral sand

5. Sump Y/N size in gallons 20

6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N N

7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? Sometimes use glass

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day 3 pints per day

9. Frequency of water changes and amount changed monthly at moment

10. Preferred salt mix Instant Oceareef crystal

11. Preferred additives

12. Preferred test kits Hach

13. Method of adding calcium Lime Water

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 5

15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, 3x Neons

16. Type of bulbs 2x white and 1x actinic

17. Aprox wattage per gallon 4

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day14

19. Do you use timers Y/N Y

20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N and type Use deioniser at work

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete #300

22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Getting equipment and stock in Northern Europe

23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Books Net Mags Personal

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