Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey
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Brian K. Griffin Is the owner of "Reefers @" This is the online company I have been purchacing from. . . lights, ballasts, test kits, etc, the prices and personal service have been fantastic! RM
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 75 gal 48" x 18"
2. Age of tank. 1 year
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 100 lbs or 1.33 lbs per gallon
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. Y 35lb, 2", CaribSea aragonite
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons 10
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N N
7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? Y ABS hood
8. Aprox amount of evaporation 1.5 gals per day
9.Frequency of water changes and amount changed None
10. Preferred salt mix CoralLife
11. Preferred additives Wilkens Kalkwasser, Combisan, Lugols
12. Preferred test kits Salifert
13. Method of adding calcium drip
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 10
15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC MH, NO
16. Type of bulbs 2 - 10000K 175W , 2 - 40w Act03
17. Aprox wattage per gallon 5.73
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 10 hours
19. Do you use timers Y/N Y
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N and type Y RO/DI
21. Aprox number of fish 8
22. Aprox number of corals 15
23. Aprox number of inverts 75 snails, 20 blue legged hermits, 2 brittle stars
24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what Y - shrimp
25. Estimated cost of your tank complete $3000 or $40 per gallon
26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank water quality
27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Books, internet and of course from other reefers.
28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? Venturi, downdraft
