Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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The Form
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 2 gallons 12" x 6"
2. Age of tank. 9 months
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 2
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. Y less than 1lb. 1/4
in. live
sand
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons No
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N Y
7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? Y, Glass
8. Aprox amount of evaporation 1/8 cup a week
9.Frequency of water changes and amount changed Once a week. 1 litre
10. Preferred salt mix Reef Crystal
11. Preferred additives Sea Chem Reef Plus and Reef Complete
12. Preferred test kits Aquarium Systems Fast Test . Nitrate and Calcium
13. Method of adding calcium Reef Complete. One drop during water changes.
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 4 to 5
15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC PC
16. Type of bulbs 13 watt daylight and 9 watt actinic
17. Aprox wattage per gallon 10
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 10 hrs and 2 actinic hrs.
19. Do you use timers Y/N N
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N and type Y, DI Sparkletts
21. Aprox number of fish One
22. Aprox number of corals Two
23. Aprox number of inverts 1/2 doz. at least.
24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what Y. Fine Mysis and Liquid invert food.
25. Estimated cost of your tank complete $350
26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank planarian
control (flatworms)
27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information?
List
Books / Fellow reefkeepers
in priority
28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft
manufacturer? None / Poly Filter and water changes