Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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The Form
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 130 Gallons 36"x24"x26"
2. Age of tank. 2 years
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 130
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. 2 inches, 60 lbs, crushed coral
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons 29
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N N
7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? Glass
8. Aprox amount of evaporation 3 gallons a week
9.Frequency of water changes and amount changed 20% every month
10. Preferred salt mix Sea Chem "Reef Salt"
11. Preferred additives Sea Chem "Reef Builder", Reef Complete, and Reef Buffer
12. Preferred test kits Sea Chem
13. Method of adding calcium Reef Complete
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 6
15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC PC
16. Type of bulbs 4 Atinics 4 Daylight
17. Aprox wattage per gallon 3.5
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 12 hours
19. Do you use timers Y/N Y
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N and type RO
21. Aprox number of fish 23
22. Aprox number of corals 36
23. Aprox number of inverts 14
24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what Brine shrimp, goldfish
25. Estimated cost of your tank complete 4500
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, LFS, Internet
28. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? Aqua Medic Turboflotor