How much does it cost to have a tank? - Page 3

RicePaddy · #21 08-07-2007, 06:51 PM

I have spent about 4K on my system to date. But I bought all brand new equipment and did not look for deals. I just recently picked up HQI PC hood and saved myself $500.00 by looking for the best deal. All this takes time but with this hobby patience is a virtue. If you take your time, you can find some real good deals while building up your reef slowly. They say your tank matures in about a year so for a good 12 months you can take your time and watch your fishes while you dream about the beautiful coral you want to purchase.

Happy Reefing!!!

Will

hawk · #22 08-07-2007, 07:33 PM

I think $45-50 a gallon, before livestock and for average basic new equipment is usually a pretty close estimate.

Johnny Reefer · #23 08-07-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

.....It's the "oh, let's visit the LFS & just take a look" visits that hurt the wallet. .....

Yes, this can be dangerous. Last time I went to an LFS was to check out a new shipment. Before I went I had a modest $40 budget in mind (for 1 item). While there, I found myself calculating in my head up to $160 (for 4 items). Then I started asking prices. Thankfully the minimum for each specimen of the new shipment was $125. I was out the door faster than I could say "I'll be back. I forgot my wallet". I suppose some people may have that kind of money, but not me.

michika · #24 08-07-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

"oh, let's visit the LFS & just take a look"

For me its other people's tanks that do me in. People have the most amazing sps, and livestock in their tanks. I have spent more with other reefers on frags and livestock in the past 3 months then I have on equipment and livestock purchases from LFSs.

I'm happy to say though that when I sell off some of my frags or equipment I just recycle the money, and use it to purchase new frags for grow out and re-sale. I'm happy to say I've reached a point where my tank is mostly self-sustaining financially.

danny zubot · #25 08-07-2007, 10:48 PM

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I'm happy to say I've reached a point where my tank is mostly self-sustaining financially.

Wanna help supliment my tank?

hamsik97 · #26 08-08-2007, 12:57 AM

I wasn't even considering buying anything new, including livestock, all used. Everytime I see someone selling two clowns for like $25 I wanna run and grab them. So I was going to spend like $300 on a used tank with everything in it and sloooowly fill it with "used" fish and corals. But when people say they spent $125 per month on salt and filters.... yeah, too much for me.
Quite a few people said I should get a 55-65 gal tank because it's easier to maintain.
Jenna

hamsik97 · #27 08-08-2007, 01:00 AM

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, I want I nice one

Willing to wait forever for a deal, but want corals, clams, anemones, shrimps and clowns

Really wanted a powder tang, but won't have enough space for him to swim, so no tang for me.
Jenna

michika · #28 08-08-2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by danny zubot

Wanna help supliment my tank?

kwirky · #29 08-10-2007, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blaster

its cheap,you should try it

agreed

whatcaneyedo · #30 08-10-2007, 02:41 PM

I've priced everything out in lists before and I came up with about $300 for the 25gal $2000 to setup my 50gal and $5000 for my 120gal it all depends on what you want to keep. For a full blown reef tank with skimmer, MH lights, and lots of flow I'd say $50 per gallon.