Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW100g 5' x 1.5'
2. Amount of liverock aprox. lb.140lbs or 1.4 lb per gal
3. Substrate Y/N lb.amount, thickness, type. LiveSand/Aragonite 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
4. Sump Y/N size in gallonsY(? gallons -> CPR CY192)
5. Do you use a prefilter Y/N No ( a post protein Skimmer filter )
6. Frequency of water changes and amount changed 2 Week/ ~15%
7. Preferred salt MixInstant Ocean
8. Preferred additivesCalcium Hydroxide, Iodine, Strontium
9. Preferred test kits None prefered
10. Method of adding calciumVia Top up water (Plenty added as I need a fan in my canopy which evaporates a fair ammount
11. Aprox water turnover X times per hour3.5
12. Type of lighting ie: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHOFlo
13. Type of bulbsPower Compact
14. Aprox wattage per gallon4
15. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day9
16. Do you use timers Y/NY
17. Do you use TWP? Y/N and typeRO
18. Aprox number of fish1 Yellow Tang ( I just started )
19. Aprox number of corals0 (After the holiday)
20. Aprox number of inverts35 (That I bought) Hundreds in the Live Rock.
21. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and whatNot Yet
22. Estimated cost of your tank completeGod Knows ($2.5K maybe so far) $25 per gal
23. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tankPatience
24. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority
Internet Ngs Books LFS
25. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft > manufacturer?
Venturi / CPR