some simple questions that one should be able to ask themselves and answer before they "start" their tank.
Upon doing all of the reading, I'm just trying to consolidate allot of information that is needed into one quiz, that you can read through, and if you don't know the answer, you should learn before starting your tank.
(Edit) I'm thinking more along the lines of What you need to know to sustain your tank more then stock it. It is to broad a subject to have this quiz have most people know what fish/corals are compatible with what imo.
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Assume they have the resources, and willingness to spend the time on the tank. Lets keep it basic enough to where you can do this in 5 mins in your head, but yet cover all of the basics.
Please feel free to revise these initial questions as well..
Lets see if we can get 10 - 15 Questions that are just vital to know before starting your tank.
1) Explain the
Nitrogen cycle in Salt Water Aquariums.
2) List the three types of Filtration, and what equipment is used for each type.
3) What are the most widely used forms of lighting, and know each type's Pros and Cons.
4) Why is circulation in Salt Water Reef Tanks so important, and how much do you need per Gallon of water?
5) What is the recommended specific Gravity of Salt Water. How do you Test this?
6) What is the principal function of a
protein skimmer?
7) What is a sump/refugium, and how is it beneficial?
8) Why is RO, DI, and RO/DI water used in Salt Water Tanks?
9) List a few Biotopes and a few specific inhabitants of that biotope.
10) What is a deep sand bed and what are it's benefits?
Lets Rack up a list worthy of any Upcoming reefer
(edit) Just a note. the questions I'm listing are the ones I feel are the most important for someone just starting into the hobby, from personal experince and understanding of what I've read so far. We could EASILY branch this out into many subquizzes, but understanding the answers to the questions above will start someone in the right direction.
