I would like to know what your total prices are on just the tank and then tank, filter systems, and lighting
diy prices
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I'm not sure if many people can actually give you a number. What you are asking is a pretty tall order. They would all be super long posts detailing everything they did, bought, reworked, etc.
Do you have a specific tank style and filter combination you are interested in?
Do you have a specific tank style and filter combination you are interested in?
I think a lot of people don't keep very good track of what they're spending on a build because the probably don't really want to know what the final cost is.
I bought a tank off Craigslist for $400. Then I bought a new pump since it died, a new light since that died, a second light since I wanted plants, some wall timers, chemicals, decorations, plants, fish, co2 system, automatic feeder for vacation. Etc.
I realize you asked what a DIY project costs but my point is you don't get the entire cost in one day and don't really want to think about it.
And for the record, when people ask what my tank cost, I say $400. What have I spent on the hobby? ~$1500 probably.
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I realize you asked what a DIY project costs but my point is you don't get the entire cost in one day and don't really want to think about it.
And for the record, when people ask what my tank cost, I say $400. What have I spent on the hobby? ~$1500 probably.
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I would be kidding myself if I said that i didn't at least run over double what I expected to spend on my DIY.. I was planning on 5-7k... however a lot of this was mistakes and learning process. If I had to do again I think I could make the original mark.