So, I'd like to start my monster fish keeping career, but I'm on a bit of a budget. By that, I mean in the $600 to $700 budget range. Yeah. I know it's not much to work with, but I'm sure there's something. So, have at it!
Monster fish on a budget
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I don't know what your getting at.... Yea you can get a decent set up for $600-$700 but....to be able to feed a "monster" fish it requires some money....if your just talking about getting a monster tank for that budget im sure you will be able to find a decent 240+ gallon complete setup. As far as buying lights,filtration,fish,food,substrate or not, water treatments, medications(just in case) you will need a bit more $$.....in order for us to really suggest something we just need a little more details as to what you hope to achieve with that allocated $600-$700
Hmmm... Yeah, I guess now, all things considered, I probably need to either take it one step at a time or make more money.
if you are new to the hobby, for get about monster fish and monster tank. Of course everyone want big tank and big kool fish. But you need to consider everything else on the side.
I recommend start out small. 55-75g is perfect for beginning. Get fish that are slow grow and enjoyed it. In the meant time, read up and do more research, ask question, get experienced from your own set up. Learn from it. Once you are ready for bigger tank and bigger fish then you can upgrade.
Don't even think about budget in this hobby. True fish keeper dont have budget, never do. People always come accross good deal and buy fish they never planned the buy. In this hobby every one have lost their fish, some lost 1 fish some lost 10 fish or even the whole tank. So be prepare for some lost. Get what you can afford, food cost a lot of money I spent 300-400$ monthly on fish food. Never mind electric and water bill.
Good luck
I recommend start out small. 55-75g is perfect for beginning. Get fish that are slow grow and enjoyed it. In the meant time, read up and do more research, ask question, get experienced from your own set up. Learn from it. Once you are ready for bigger tank and bigger fish then you can upgrade.
Don't even think about budget in this hobby. True fish keeper dont have budget, never do. People always come accross good deal and buy fish they never planned the buy. In this hobby every one have lost their fish, some lost 1 fish some lost 10 fish or even the whole tank. So be prepare for some lost. Get what you can afford, food cost a lot of money I spent 300-400$ monthly on fish food. Never mind electric and water bill.
Good luck
My votes on finding a nice 125 and getting something that will live in it for life. focus on nailing down the mechanics of the hobby first. My first real tank was a 55 gallon and I can't tell you how happy I am I started with that. Looking back I could have managed a 125 but just having a 55 with a few north American native fish was awesome. I soon upgraded to a 150, then a 310, and now I have close to 1000 gallons running in my house lol.
I don't know what your collecting laws are in CO but you could always start by catching a fish or two in your local public waters and learning with them. That way a rookie mistake doesn't cost you a $200 fish right off the bat. This is all state law permitting mind you, don't be going out and say "this guy in PA said I can do what I want!" lol.
I don't know what your collecting laws are in CO but you could always start by catching a fish or two in your local public waters and learning with them. That way a rookie mistake doesn't cost you a $200 fish right off the bat. This is all state law permitting mind you, don't be going out and say "this guy in PA said I can do what I want!" lol.
haha sticky I try every month to not have a budget, then my bank account tells me to cut that ish out lol.
Check craigslist and join some local facebook groups. I use several keyword searches in CL and have the results emailed to me whenever something new pops up. I have found several amazing deals in the past couple of weeks. Large tanks, tons of equipment and even an African knife fish. So far, I have spent only $100. The tanks (220, 180, 135 and 3 30's) included in that price although the 3 big ones need repair but still great deals since 2 have stands.
As pointed out earlier though you have to consider the cost of keeping them running. Electricity for heat, pumps, filtration, food, water changes and ever growing "hoarder mentality"!
My point is that if you work at it, you can find deals to get you started.
As pointed out earlier though you have to consider the cost of keeping them running. Electricity for heat, pumps, filtration, food, water changes and ever growing "hoarder mentality"!
My point is that if you work at it, you can find deals to get you started.
I was on that budget for one tank and ended up spending $1500+. Monster fish need monster money.