Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey
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The Form
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 20 gal 30Lx12Dx16H flat-backhex
2. Age of tank. ~2 months
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 37lbs
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. Main tank - no (bare bottom)
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons Y 20 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 ~1 gpd
9.Frequency of water changes and amount changed 5 gal every 2 weeks
10. Preferred salt mix Kent
11. Preferred additives Kent Calcium, Kent Buffer
12. Preferred test kits Salifert
13. Method of adding calcium Sometimes Kalk, sometimes Kent Calcium/buffer
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour ~10
15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC MH and PC
16. Type of bulbs One 175w 4300k MH, Two 27w PC 7100k
17. Aprox wattage per gallon 11 wpg
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 13 hours PC, 6-8 hours MH
19. Do you use timers Y/N Y
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N and type Kent Maxima RO/DI 25gpd
21. Aprox number of fish 1
22. Aprox number of corals 3
23. Aprox number of inverts 15
24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what Y - light, and the cleanings from the tank glass (Algae/Diatoms)
25. Estimated cost of your tank complete ~$800-$1000
26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Water parameter stability
27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List inpriority Internet, Books
28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? Knop in-sump venturi
