The Cost of Reefing

[michika]

I built my 28g for under $600, and I'm building my 180 for under $1500. Its seriously all about who you know and where you go to get your equipment/supplies.

[dsaundry]

This poll shouldn't show how you voted, just the percentage in each catagory....

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Where's the "Downpayment on a nice house in Vancouver" category

I've spent lots (more than I'm willing to post on here in case Irene peeks in), but I've also saved lots by buying almost everything used or going DIY (ie. stands, sumps).

The way I see it, we all need something to keep us out of trouble & though expensive, reefing is generally a good way to spend your time, build something beautiful & meet great people.

(In terms of costs, let's just say most serious reefers I know spend about $1000+ just on Boxing day sales every year).

Anthony

[jasond]

I am at about $2500. Like others, I dont see that going anywhere but up

[EmilyB]

I went for 5-10k for one large tank, since I don't know if this poll was meant to incorporate multiple tanks.....if so, put me to $20k over the ten years and multiple tanks...

[niloc16]

the guys at work just asked me this and i said 'ah about $500!' they said wow thats expensive for fish. i didnt say that was just the last time i was at the LFS. how much have i spent? i'm taking the 5th and going with keith, jason and toms comments. i'm lucky the wife doesnt come on here but i'm not going to risk it. i can guess in my head but i dont like to think about it. i look at it as i love the hobby, my kids are amazed at it and learning a ton from it, the wife loves the livestock aspect of it so to me its worth it. there is WAY worse things to do with the money and eventually if youre lucky the tank will start to make some money for you.

[tang daddy]

I feel like laughing and crying at the same time when viewing this thread!

When I first got into the hobby it was about $1000 on the 24g nanocube since then well lets put it this way if I didn't have a fulltime job I wouldn't be here today, anyhow the amount spent is not relevant to the joy it brings at this point in my life. But if we had to put it into comparison on allinclusive trips to Mexico then I would say it's about a years worth of trips.

[BC Mosaic]

Way too much. Just starting and waiting for the dam tank to cycle (2 1/2 weeks and waiting)and already close to $2000.00 and I'm definitely not done yet. Probably looking at another $2,000.00 (upgrading lights and skimmer). No fish or corals yet either!! Sheesh

[bassman]

Whoops, wrong spot, sorry.

[skylord]

I set my initial budget (not including any livestock) at 10k. I was at untamed's house and we were talking about my budget goal and he just smiled. I know now what his smile meant. I wasn't even close and I got a few good deals.

Scott