I thought this was MONSTERfishkeepers
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It sure does add up quick. Though, a brand new 32 gallon biocube is 320$ on amazon, so for a used one I would not have spent 500$. But, your money, im just busting your chops lol.
I've probably not even spent a whole $500 on the hobby myself. Although my dad has chipped in a little. I'm running 100 gallons off of that haha. With another 40 something in the works
That's impressive. I don't want to know what I've spent over the years. Mostly on fish and dechlorinator I think, I usually get my tanks for steal deals on craigslist. My current 5' tank I paid around 100$ for.
I don’t want to think about how much has been spent over the past 3 or so years. Between the pond, upgrading it, and all the tanks. Plus I blew out how many pumps before realizing I had them plugged into multi plugs and NOT surge protectors. Ugh.
On another note, I saw this on Pinterest and thought most everyone here could relate. Haha
On another note, I saw this on Pinterest and thought most everyone here could relate. Haha
Hello; I have noticed what may be a trend among some fish keepers. The practice is likely around more areas of the hobby but I will comment on lights.
My practice over many years has been to find a way to light my tanks which does not cost too much. In particular I try to repurpose my old equipment.
On threads where the OP has asked about lighting I have posted about how I converted my older hoods from fluorescent tubes or the old incandescent bulbs to screw in LED bulbs. The hoods already have some sort of clear barrier to keep moisture out of the works and hinged lids. I just buy some standard base sockets that can be grafted into the fixture.
This has worked out well in terms of growing my live plants. The screw in LED bulbs have gotten much more reasonable and can be changed out quickly when I want more or less lumens or a different K frequency.
I have surmised this is not a favored tactic from the lack of response. The threads generally go on about commercially available lighting setups. I have looked up some of those named and find them a bit costly (to my way of thinking).
Reminds me of a ways back when my nephew wanted a flannel shirt. I was driving my brother's family in my van to visit our mother in an area hospital. I knew of a small local set of shops called Hammers, sort of like big lots but with more clothing. They had flannel shirts for around $10. The nephew would not have one.
Later we stopped by a mall and found the shirt he wanted. Cost well over twice as much but was the name brand that was popular at the time.
There are ways to run tanks that do not cost so much. It can take some DIY but often can be done.
My practice over many years has been to find a way to light my tanks which does not cost too much. In particular I try to repurpose my old equipment.
On threads where the OP has asked about lighting I have posted about how I converted my older hoods from fluorescent tubes or the old incandescent bulbs to screw in LED bulbs. The hoods already have some sort of clear barrier to keep moisture out of the works and hinged lids. I just buy some standard base sockets that can be grafted into the fixture.
This has worked out well in terms of growing my live plants. The screw in LED bulbs have gotten much more reasonable and can be changed out quickly when I want more or less lumens or a different K frequency.
I have surmised this is not a favored tactic from the lack of response. The threads generally go on about commercially available lighting setups. I have looked up some of those named and find them a bit costly (to my way of thinking).
Reminds me of a ways back when my nephew wanted a flannel shirt. I was driving my brother's family in my van to visit our mother in an area hospital. I knew of a small local set of shops called Hammers, sort of like big lots but with more clothing. They had flannel shirts for around $10. The nephew would not have one.
Later we stopped by a mall and found the shirt he wanted. Cost well over twice as much but was the name brand that was popular at the time.
There are ways to run tanks that do not cost so much. It can take some DIY but often can be done.
One of the ongoing costs we tend to overlook is utilities...my electric bill averages somewhere near $200 a month and my water bill is around $180. So thats over $4500 a year in utilities alone, not counting the extra gas I use to heat the water for my drip systems and the fact I keep my house a little warmer to help keep tank temps up. It's well worth it to me though. I'd rather spend the money on this addiction than other more destructive addictions.
I built my own lights for my ray tank out of plastic flower pots and cheap screw in LED's. Probably have less than $20 into the whole set-up and the lights only draw about 15 watts to light a 8'×40" tank! Doesn't get much cheaper than that...and it actually looks good!
Well what if i dont have a monster tank but have a big ass pond, does that make me a monster fish keeper?
Hello; My guess is yes. I have seen some very big bass taken from a farm pond.
