How much does it cost?

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eamonster

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I have a newbie question and it's going to be a lame one. Sorry to all you experienced peeps out there but I'm new to the scene. What can I say?

I was wondering how much it would cost to set up a 200 gallon marine fish tank. From start to finish. Just a rough estimate so I can start saving. ha!

I am looking at getting a shark (bamboo) and a few other small fish. Of course these don't need to be added into the total estimate, I just wanted to give you all and idea of what will be in the tank.

I have been keeping fish for years but want to try the marine side of the house. Thanks for viewing.
 
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FLESHY

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That would be a lot cheaper...but not quite as cool, or as aesthetically pleasing. Also I would consider a larger tank for your shark, in fact, I would consider the biggest possible home you could provide him with.

There are some poly tanks (rubbermaid or otherwise) that are circular 71" in Dia and I think about 18" deep...this might work well for a shark if you wanted to do sort of an indoor pond scheme. I think that pool is about 500g.

There is another section that is devoted to sharks you might want to check that out for more specific information.
 
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overcooked

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eamonster;4300444; said:
I have a newbie question and it's going to be a lame one. Sorry to all you experienced peeps out there but I'm new to the scene. What can I say?

I was wondering how much it would cost to set up a 200 gallon marine fish tank. From start to finish. Just a rough estimate so I can start saving. ha!

I am looking at getting a shark (bamboo) and a few other small fish. Of course these don't need to be added into the total estimate, I just wanted to give you all and idea of what will be in the tank.

I have been keeping fish for years but want to try the marine side of the house. Thanks for viewing.
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The cost will vary by a huge amount depending on the equipment. I would say about 2k to 5k. It could also be a lot higher or lower if you buy used equipment.
 
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snow

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Well like you I'm new also to the salt water scene. I'm setting up a 175g predator tank. I was only going to spend a max of $500 but then I decided to buy a complete system and my tank still cycleing with no fish and I'm in it around $900. You will also need live rock and a good quality skimmer for a shark. A good skimmer will set you back around $500-$1500 depending on your forte..... do not go out and buy those stupid and cheaply made coralife super skimmers.
 
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TheCanuck

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you eventually need 400+ gallons for a bamboo shark. They do get 4ft long, that in my books is a full size shark...

A coral catshark or a marble shark would be in your range for a 200g



The price would totally end up on you. You can get a 220g off of craigslist for 400$

Rocks- if you go lace you can get 100lbs for 50$
skimmer used for like 75-100$
Sand - 80$
Salt - 50$
salinity scope - 20$
Filtration- 120$ if you build it or just get an fx5 for 200.


Done..
 
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