Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Hobbyist A
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 10 and 120
2. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 120 and 10
3. Substrate Y/N lb.amount, thickness, type. Y 2 in crushed coral
4. Sump Y/N size in gallons 40 gal on 120
5. Do you use a prefilter Y/N Y in the Overflow
6. Frequency of water changes and amount changed 10%/2 mo
7. Preferred salt mix Instant Ocean
8. Preferred additives KW, Coral vital
9. Preferred test kits Hach
10. Method of adding calcium Co2 reactor and KW
11. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 10
12. Type of lighting ie: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO compact FLOUR on both 10 and 120
13. Type of bulbs 4X 96W @6500K on 120 2X18W6100K and 1X9W7100K on 10 gal
> 14. Aprox wattage per gallon ~4 and ~4.2
15. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 12-15h
16. Do you use timers Y/N Y X-10
17. Do you use TWP? Y/N and type N
18. Aprox number of fish 1
19. Aprox number of corals 0
20. Aprox number of inverts ?
21. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what N
22. Estimated cost of your tank complete $800-1000
23. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Wife
24. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority internet fama afrontiers
25. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / > Downdraft > manufacturer? DD