zman1
Active Member
I thought posting a template or a check list people could use when submitting a question about an issue they are having would be helpful. It seems that the next post is always asking for more information. Copying and pasting this questionnaire in the post may help speed up the answer to the question/issue. I listed some of the items I typically see asked for when someone submits a question. Granted you may not need all the information but it may help. Did I miss any of the standard request for more information questions?
Brief description of the issue:
System size:
1.Age of tank
2.Tank size
3. Sump - if yes, what size
4. Refugium -If yes, size and macro algae type
5. Total system volume
6. Temperature, both high and low (swing)
7. Substrate - Type, Depth
8. Live rock - Type and pounds
9. Top off water type (Tap, RO, RO/DI)
10 Change water - Water type, salt type, volume and frequency
System Levels
1. Ammonia
2. Nitrite
3. Nitrate level
4. Calcium level
5. KH/Alk level
6. Magnesium level
7. Salinity
8. pH
readings right before lights come on
readings right before lights go off
9. Test Kits, Monitors,Controllers- Types, age and brand
Livestock
1. List live stock
2. Food types
3. Feeding habits - Frequency and quanity
Additives/supplements
1. What types
2. Quantity and frequency
Equipment
1. Lighting - Types, wattage, age of bulbs.
2. Lighting schedule
3. Pumps - type quanity, include system turn over
4. Filters - Types and media
5. RO/DI filter(s) age.
6. Protein Skimmer -
7. Other -
Other information:
Brief description of the issue:
System size:
1.Age of tank
2.Tank size
3. Sump - if yes, what size
4. Refugium -If yes, size and macro algae type
5. Total system volume
6. Temperature, both high and low (swing)
7. Substrate - Type, Depth
8. Live rock - Type and pounds
9. Top off water type (Tap, RO, RO/DI)
10 Change water - Water type, salt type, volume and frequency
System Levels
1. Ammonia
2. Nitrite
3. Nitrate level
4. Calcium level
5. KH/Alk level
6. Magnesium level
7. Salinity
8. pH
readings right before lights come on
readings right before lights go off
9. Test Kits, Monitors,Controllers- Types, age and brand
Livestock
1. List live stock
2. Food types
3. Feeding habits - Frequency and quanity
Additives/supplements
1. What types
2. Quantity and frequency
Equipment
1. Lighting - Types, wattage, age of bulbs.
2. Lighting schedule
3. Pumps - type quanity, include system turn over
4. Filters - Types and media
5. RO/DI filter(s) age.
6. Protein Skimmer -
7. Other -
Other information:
