Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 55 gallon 4'X1'
2. Age of tank. 1 year
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb.75 lbs or 1.36 lbs per gallon
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. Y 20lbs? 1/4" reef sand
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons Y 10 gallon
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N Y
7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type?Y Glass cover
8. Aprox amount of evaporation 1/2 Gal a day
9.Frequency of water changes and amount changed 4 - 5 gallons weekly
10. Preferred salt mix Reef Crystals
11. Preferred additives Kent Iodine and liquid calcium
12. Preferred test kits Aquarium Systems
13. Method of adding calcium Kent liquid calcium
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 425 GPH
15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC 55 watt Power compact
16. Type of bulbs PC
17. Aprox wattage per gallon 4 WPG
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 8.5 HPD
19. Do you use timers Y/N Y
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N and type Y RO/DI
21. Aprox number of fish
22. Aprox number of corals
23. Aprox number of inverts
24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what
25. Estimated cost of your tank complete $2500 or $45 per gallon
26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Hair and Red slime algae
27. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority Books Internet
28. What type of protein skimmer are you using?
CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? Red Sea Berlin Skimmer