1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 75 Gal, 48" X 18"

2. Age of tank. 5 months

3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb.100

4. Substrate Y, 50 lb. amount, thickness, type. 1" deep tapered front to middle, aragonite sugar sand

5. Sump Y size in gallons 20

6. Do you use a prefilter Y/NY

7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? No

8. Aprox amount of evaporation per day 3 qts

9. Frequency of water changes and amount changed 2-3 weeks, 20 gal.

10. Preferred salt mix Kent

11. Preferred additives Kent

12. Preferred test kits?

13. Method of adding calcium Kent 2 Part

14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 10

15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC NO

16. Type of bulbs URI

17. Aprox wattage per gallon 4

18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day12 hrs

19. Do you use timers Y/N Y

20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N and type Y, Kent

21. Estimated cost of your tank complete $800(mostly used components)

22. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Initial Research, being patient

23. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Newsgroups, mail lists, books

24. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? Venturi, U S Aquarium