Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey
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Hobbyist D
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW ~200 gallons 80x24x24
2. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 150-200 lbs
3. Substrate Y/N lb.amount, thickness, type. Sugar sized aragonite 1-2 inches in depth
4. Sump Y/N size in gallons 25 gallons
5. Do you use a prefilter Y/N N
6. Frequency of water changes and amount changed 8 Weeks 10-15 percent
7. Preferred salt mix Instant Ocean
8. Preferred additives Kent, SeaChem
9. Preferred test kits Hach, SeaChem
10. Method of adding calcium Kalkwasser
11. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 4-5x
12. Type of lighting ie: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO MH and VHO
13. Type of bulbs 6500 and 10000k 175 watts VHO 03's
14. Aprox wattage per gallon 4-5
15. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 10-12
16. Do you use timers Y/N Y
17. Do you use TWP? Y/N and type Y I used to use a RO connected pre DI. Fortunately the water in my area is of such good quality and of low hardness that I dumped the RO. I can get well over 150 -250 gallons out of a TWP cartridge.
18. Aprox number of fish 10
19. Aprox number of corals 20-30
20. Aprox number of inverts 50 hermit crans dozen brittle stars various shrimp
21. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what N
22. Estimated cost of your tank complete $4000 or $20 per gallon
23. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Keeping the corals alive and growing healthy of course<g>
24. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Compuserve Fishnet Newsgroups Books
25. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft >manufacturer? DIY downdraft
