Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey
Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 2 -55gallon hexagons 1- 12 gallon hexagon all in same system or 122gallons total.
2. Amount of liverock aprox. 200 lbs Fiji and Marshall island or 1.63 lbs per gallon
3. Substrate Y/N lb.amount, thickness, type. Y 3" sand in one 5" in others
4. Sump Y/N size in gallons Y 30 gallon
5. Do you use a prefilter Y/N No
6. Frequency of water changes and amount changed biweekly 5%
7. Preferred salt mix Instant Ocean
8. Preferred additives No schedule established, will add iodine, strontium, molyb, kalkwasser
9. Preferred test kits Tetra
10. Method of adding calcium Kalk dosing - constant evaporation replacement
11. Aprox water turnover X times per hour aprox 5 - 6 times per hour
12. Type of lighting ie: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO MH
13. Type of bulbs 3x250Watt, 1x10kK,2x7500K
14. Aprox wattage per gallon 7.5
15. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day13 hours
16. Do you use timers Y/N Y
17. Do you use TWP? Y/N and type
18. Aprox number of fish undetermined
19. Aprox number of corals undetermined
20. Aprox number of inverts undetermined
21. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what Y- frozen Coral Cuisine
22. Estimated cost of your tank complete Probably $5K bby the time Im finished or $41 per gallon
23. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Careful planning, meticulous maintenance (evaporation, monitoring, pruning ect)
24. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Books, working in LFS in college, too many damm mistakes
25. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer?Venturi DIY
FYI, this set-up is in process, I've been building filters, skimmers, cabinets for about 5 years, drawing lots of plans, ambitious set-up. Hence the undetermines. As Camus would say, 'tis the getting there that counts. ;-)
