Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey
Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey |
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Table 1 -Table 2 - Table 3 -Table 4 -Table 5 - Results - Acronyms - The Form
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 100 gal. 60"x19"
2. Age of tank. 1 week
3. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 30lbs new(waiting to cure)+70lbs from old tank
4. Substrate Y/N lb. amount, thickness, type. y, 50lbs, 1", aragonite
5. Sump Y/N size in gallons Y, 20 gal.
6. Do you use a prefilter Y/N N
7. Do you use a cover for the tank Y/N if Y what type? Y, enclosed hood
8. Aprox amount of evaporation Unknown as of yet
9.Frequency of water changes and amount changed N/A yet, probably monthly
10. Preferred salt mix Instant Ocean
11. Preferred additives Kent Iodine, Kent Liquid Calcium, Kent Kalkwasser
12. Preferred test kits Pinpoint pH meter, Dry tab test, Fast test alk.
13. Method of adding calcium Kent Liquid Calcium+ Kalkwasser for maintaining.
14. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 10
15. Type of lighting i.e.: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO, PC MH+FLO
16. Type of bulbs 10K MH(2), 03 Flo. (2)
17. Aprox wattage per gallon 4.3
18. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day unchanged
19. Do you use timers Y/N Y
20. Do you use TWP? (tapwater purification RO/DI) Y/N and type Y, DI by Aquarium Pharm.
21. Aprox number of fish 2
22. Aprox number of corals same 20
23. Aprox number of inverts same 0
24. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what Y, shrimp
25. Estimated cost of your tank complete add another $700 to previous survey question or $2700 or $27 per gallon. Previous was $36 per gallon.
26. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank
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? venturi, CPR SR6
