Needed something to spend money on :)

ge0 · 08-07-2007, 04:09 PM

Ok, not really. So far it hasn't been too expensive. I just started a 29 gallon Bio-Cube in Newport Beach, CA.

Been away from having a tank for a long time and just got the itch a while back to get into maintaining an aquatic ecosystem once again.

Cheers!

prow · 08-07-2007, 04:44 PM

nice, glad your back in action. so any pics of the new setup?

DaveK · 08-07-2007, 04:47 PM

As you point out, you are just getting started.

Generally as a rough guide, I tell people that they will spend between $35 and $50 per gallon of water in the main display tank by the time they get the tank fully stocked, and all the other odds and ends they need.

In other words, that $29 gal tank will end up costing you about $1015 to $1450 by the time you are done. However, it is often possible to spread the cost out so it's not too much all at once.

This is not an inexpensive hobby. You'll find plenty to spend your money on!(smile)

boozeman · 08-07-2007, 05:04 PM

Dentoid · 08-07-2007, 06:20 PM

Welcome! I think DaveK has the formula!

lcstorc · 08-07-2007, 06:31 PM

Welcome to RS!
We will be glad to help you spend your money.

sasquatch · 08-07-2007, 07:40 PM

Reefkeeping's cheap, get a wife lol, its true it can be very expensive but sometimes its just the mistakes we make that drive it up, Nice to see you here geO and welcome to RS! Steve

kathywithbirds · 08-07-2007, 07:54 PM

he he... I'll help spend too!!!

08-07-2007, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
ge0 Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10 View Gallery Karma Komment	Needed something to spend money on :) Ok, not really. So far it hasn't been too expensive. I just started a 29 gallon Bio-Cube in Newport Beach, CA. Been away from having a tank for a long time and just got the itch a while back to get into maintaining an aquatic ecosystem once again. Cheers!

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prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,277 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Needed something to spend money on :) nice, glad your back in action. so any pics of the new setup? __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html my clamicle..........http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...my-tank-d.html

08-07-2007, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 653 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Needed something to spend money on :) As you point out, you are just getting started. Generally as a rough guide, I tell people that they will spend between $35 and $50 per gallon of water in the main display tank by the time they get the tank fully stocked, and all the other odds and ends they need. In other words, that $29 gal tank will end up costing you about $1015 to $1450 by the time you are done. However, it is often possible to spread the cost out so it's not too much all at once. This is not an inexpensive hobby. You'll find plenty to spend your money on!(smile)

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Needed something to spend money on :) Welcome! I think DaveK has the formula! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,979 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Needed something to spend money on :) Welcome to RS! We will be glad to help you spend your money. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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