Simplified Reefkeepings Reef Keepers Survey
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Table 1 -Table 2 - Table 3 -Table 4 - Results - Acronyms - The Form
1. What size tank in gallons and aprox LxW 75 gal. 48" x
2. Amount of liverock aprox. lb. 80 lbs.
3. Substrate Y/N lb.amount, thickness, type. 1/4" crushed coral
4. Sump Y/N size in gallons Y - 20 gal.
5. Do you use a prefilter Y/N Yes
6. Frequency of water changes and amount changed about once a month, no more than 15 gal.
7. Preferred salt mix Instant Ocean
8. Preferred additives Thiel AquaTech: KSM, Iodine, Vital Gold, and Vitamin C
9. Preferred test kits Accuracy: Salifert Ease of Use: Red Sea Note: I use both. Red Sea for quick checks, and Salifert when I'm doing a thourough tank check.)
10. Method of adding calcium No corals yet, but I purchased kalkwasser to add as I do.
11. Aprox water turnover X times per hour 5 times (2 350 gal/hour pumps/power heads)
12. Type of lighting ie: MH, FLO, NO, HO,VHO 4 VHO
13. Type of bulbs
14. Aprox wattage per gallon a little over 5 w/gal.
15. Duration of lighting cycle daily hours per day 12 hours
16. Do you use timers Y/N Yes
17. Do you use TWP? Y/N and type Yes - The Tap Water Purifier Bought a 4 stage RO/DI unit; am waiting for the plumber to instal
18. Aprox number of fish 10 damsels; 1 blenny
19. Aprox number of corals none - YET
20. Aprox number of inverts none - YET
21. Do you feed your corals? Y/N and what N/A
22. Estimated cost of your tank complete $2,000
23. What you feel is the biggest challenge in keeping a reef tank Setting up the equipment to work properly
24. What has been your most useful method in acquiring information? List in priority LFS/Aquarium Maintenance service Net mailing lists Books (last two are about equal, the net being more current and technical, the book dealing more with live stock)
25. What type of protein skimmer are you using? CC / Venturi / Downdraft manufacturer? 5' CC Saltwater Heaven
