I know this a taboo subject for some, but there's a fair amount of anonymity on a web forum so I wanted to pry into some of your finances. I've just compiled all of my expenses from when I started with my 75 gallon tank a couple months ago up to today and some planned expenses as well.
Original 75 gal tank+extras=$400
Testing kits+plants+decor=$50
240 gal tank+hood+light=$1300
Fx6+media=$300
Lumber, hardware for stand= $170
Sump build supplies and media=$260
Fish i have bought already=$100
Fish i intend to buy=$100
Fish food=$50
For a total project cost of around $2730 so far. I don't consider myself frugal but I certainly don't like to overpay for things and i think I did this as economically as I could but hot damn what an expensive hobby (in my opinion at least)
How about y'all? Long term goal of mine is to set up a nice display reef tank 125-180 gallons. Something much more decorative and prettier than my 240 freshwater will be. Any estimates for something like that?
I know a lot of you have like 10 or 12 tanks so I guess I'll refer to your nicest single tank lol
Original 75 gal tank+extras=$400
Testing kits+plants+decor=$50
240 gal tank+hood+light=$1300
Fx6+media=$300
Lumber, hardware for stand= $170
Sump build supplies and media=$260
Fish i have bought already=$100
Fish i intend to buy=$100
Fish food=$50
For a total project cost of around $2730 so far. I don't consider myself frugal but I certainly don't like to overpay for things and i think I did this as economically as I could but hot damn what an expensive hobby (in my opinion at least)
How about y'all? Long term goal of mine is to set up a nice display reef tank 125-180 gallons. Something much more decorative and prettier than my 240 freshwater will be. Any estimates for something like that?
I know a lot of you have like 10 or 12 tanks so I guess I'll refer to your nicest single tank lol
