Pool Sized shark tanks

[mrbondatut]

Just out of curiosity can any of you with pool sized setups give me an idea of how much money a setup like this sets you back per month. I know there are lots of varying factors but if I could get a ball park that would be great. Im mainly curious about salt/food/water+electric bills. The only users I can name off the top of my head with such a setup are Turbo and Seba but I'm not that active on the shark forums so I'm sure there are more.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Deano1956]

I have a 1000 gallon setup and I figure it cost me about 50-60 dollars monthly on average, but I make my own salt which saves some money

 

[turbo253]

I figure that my tank cost me at least 350-400 extra a month but it its hard to tell cause I have a couple big fresh water tanks and a couple large monitors and a gator I am heating too. When I set up my big pool I am going to put its own meter on it so I know how much I am spending.

 

[Zoodiver]

Depending on size and what kinds of life support you run, it might not be too bad. Home made salt mix or buying in bulk from a place like Instant Ocean will help save. You can also reclaim water and sterilize it instead of letting your 'old' water from a water change go down the drain.

 

[steve1815]

how do you reclaim the water and sterilize it

 

[turbo253]

I am guessing ozone & UV

 

[Deano1956]

A huge sterilizer

 

[Pazzoman]

Making your own salt?...is it possible? Just curious because my lfs sells salt for $45 for a 200 gallon mix ain't bad.....but free is better

 

[turbo253]

Making your own salt?...is it possible? Just curious because my lfs sells salt for $45 for a 200 gallon mix ain't bad.....but free is better

Trust me kido nothing is ever free You can buy all the raw materials to make your on salt and its much cheaper. I think Deano makes his own.

 

[Zoodiver]

how do you reclaim the water and sterilize it

I use ozone.

Claim all of your water change 'waste water' into a big container. Run a pump pulling from the bottom and returning to the top. On the return line, run a small bypass line with a venturi. Use the venturi to inject ozone. Crank up the O3, I like to run close to 600mV for 48 hours. When it's clear, turn the O3 down and let the ORP drop to under 400mV, then it's 100% clean and ready to use again.