Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey
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Table 1 -Table 2 - Table 3 - The Form
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 1) 105 gal 2) 42 gal hex
2. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 1) 275 lbs. 2) 50 lbs.
3. Substrate Y/N lb.amount, thickness, type. 1) 0.5" ESV Oolitic sand 2) 0.5" ESV Oolitic and Aragonite
4. Sump Y/N size in gallons 1} and 2) 29 gal
5. Do you use a prefilter Y/N 1) and 2) Overflow yes, prefilter foam no.
6. Frequency of water changes and amount changed 1) 10% monthly 2) 20% monthly
7. Preferred salt mix 1) and 2} Instant Ocean
8. Preferred additives 1) ESV 2 Part, Geo Liquid, Kalkwasser 2) Geo Liquid (actually, just started using Geo Liquid)
9. Preferred test kits None preferred. Ph monitor and hydrometer are most important.
10. Method of adding calcium 1) ESV, Kalkwasser, occasional Ca Carbonate 2) occasional Ca Carbonate
11. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 1) 10+ 2) 8
12. Type of lighting ie: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO 1) MH, CF, NO 2) MH, CF, NO
13. Type of bulbs 14. Aprox wattage per gallon 1) 5.9 2) 5.9
15. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 1) and 2) approx 11 hours
16. Do you use timers Y/N 1) and 2) yes
17. Do you use TWP? Y/N and type 4 stage SpectraPure 50 gpd.
18. Aprox number of fish 1) 2 med and 4 small 2) 4 small
19. Aprox number of corals 1) 15 or so 2) 5 or so
20. Aprox number of inverts 1) 25 or so 2) 5 or so
21. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what 1) and 2) no
22. Estimated cost of your tank complete 1) $4000 2) 1500
23. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Duplicating a natural environment
24. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Newsgroups, books
25. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft >manufacturer? ETS 700 Downdraft
