Originally Posted by cale262 (Post 591686)

I think you could do a very nice little 20/30gal system for well under $200 (tank, stand, LR & sand, hob filter T5 lights etc.) if you spend the time searching and acquiring the components used...

On the other side of the coin, I did a quick cost spread sheet out of curiousity for a small 24" cube that I have, conclusion, I have sunk more than $4800 into this system before livestock or corals...I guess it all depends on your definition of "do it right"...?