Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Table 1 -Table 2 - Table 3 -Table 4 -Table 5 - Results - Acronyms - The Form
Hobbyist C
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 10g 19X12?
2. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 20 or 2 lbs per gallon
3. Substrate Y/N lb.amount, thickness, type. Sand, 1lb .25"
4. Sump Y/N size in gallons N
5. Do you use a prefilter Y/N N
6. Frequency of water changes and amount changed Weekly 10%
7. Preferred salt mix Tropic Marin
8. Preferred additives Kalk Occasionaly
9. Preferred test kits Red Sea
10. Method of adding calcium Kalk
11. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 80
12. Type of lighting ie: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO PC FlO
13. Type of bulbs Power Compact
14. Aprox wattage per gallon 6.3
15. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 9
16. Do you use timers Y/N Y
17. Do you use TWP? Y/N and type
18. Aprox number of fish 0
19. Aprox number of corals 1
20. Aprox number of inverts ?
21. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what N
22. Estimated cost of your tank complete $400 or $40 per gallon
23. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Starting Up
24. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Internet, Books
25. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? CC/Venturi DIY