Money question

turn8299 · 07-15-2008, 02:01 PM

Hello all,
I was just wondering, if you are willing to share, how much money do you have invested in your nano reef? I have had salt tanks in the past and know that they can get quite expensive but I cannot seem to quit keeping them. Money has always been a factor of putting them up because i could never get it like I wanted it. Anyway share if you would like........

Mike

slakker · 07-15-2008, 02:04 PM

It's a hobby of mine so if I can't afford to get something, I wait... but I try not to put a dollar amount to this. It's just something that I enjoy and help keep me sane.

But having said that, I'm into the thousands...

tippMANn98 · 07-15-2008, 02:05 PM

Well, over the course of the year that my 29 cube has been set up...I am now on my 3rd light system, and the tank is just about fully stocked. I am probably upwards of $1400+ easy, thats with the cost of the tank and stand added in.

BigAl07 · 07-15-2008, 02:09 PM

I do like slakker... if I don't have CASH I don't buy.. I save and buy.. this way it's all paid for up front!

now for a dollar amount.. oh MY!! Last time I sat down and added it all up (not included maintenance salt etc) I had right at $900 in my 12g NanoCube (with upgrades). It's hard to SEE that much in such a small tank but it all adds up over time.

SoccerBum474 · 07-15-2008, 02:14 PM

at about $700 with my 12g mastercube (dont buy) ive modded it..still need to upgrade the pump (another $30 and ill probably end up buying another coral while im there). as a hint to save money buy a MH light in the beginning so you dont have to upgrade the lighting later..

BigJay · 07-15-2008, 02:36 PM

I think I have about 500-600 in my daugters bio-cube 14 and it still needs more rock , has no corals(well 2 little polyps and a couple shrooms) and only one fish. I am debating a light upgrade too.
I should say though of the money I have invested I have enough calcium supplement for at least a year. Probably the same for marine buffer and enough test kits for a few months.
I really like the idea of building it a rock at a time. It gives you time to really see the life on one rock before going to the next and it also gives you an appreciation of the new pieces. Plus its easier to afford 20-30 dollars a month vs 800-1000 dollars at one time. But theres no getting around the initial set up amount. Even the least expensive reef ready nano tank , salt mix, sand , supplements and test kits are probably gonna come in at around 300 bucks.
When I went to buy this bio cube I spent a couple hours with the LFS writing down everything I needed to get the tank up and running so there were no surprises. I'd suggest you do the same. Add about 100 bucks for incidentals and the thing you forgot.

SeahorseBT · 07-15-2008, 03:44 PM

My red sea max and stand:$400 at IMAC
Live rock~$100
24" T5 TEK Light-$300

LIVESTOCK
-Misbar Occ. Clowns(2)-$70
-Yellow Coris Wrasse-$35
-At least $1000 in coral

(Good thing I have the LFS employee discout otherwise I could never afford this.)

Woodstock · 07-15-2008, 03:49 PM

Ummm... isn't it against the Reefing rules to ask "how much"?

mps9506 · 07-15-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Ummm... isn't it against the Reefing rules to ask "how much"?

If you want to continue to have a spouse or significant other, yes

turn8299 · 07-15-2008, 04:11 PM

Very interesting everyone. I would hate to count up the dollars that I have spent on this hobby over the years. I am sure enough to buy a good vehicle. I enjoy it though and that is what matters. My next project is a 24 aquapod that is on its way ....already got about 320.00 in it so far and a loooong way to go.

BigJay · 07-15-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by turn8299

Very interesting everyone. I would hate to count up the dollars that I have spent on this hobby over the years. I am sure enough to buy a good vehicle..

Its hard to put a price on the calming benefits you get from a reef tank. Staring at a tank is an excellent stress reliever. Of course its easy to put a price on it when your tank goes bad

. Good luck on the new tank!

jeremyault · 07-15-2008, 10:01 PM

I have about $1400 in my 24 AquaPod so far, and about $400 in the 29 gallon I just started. I don't know how I didn't get divorced when my wife found the spreadsheet that I started to keep track of my expenses.

Varga · 07-15-2008, 10:08 PM

Theres ways to do it cheap.....I always buy used, make my own LR, DIY as much as you can its not that bad

turn8299 · 07-16-2008, 08:24 AM

I agree Varga that there are ways to do it cheap but the coral is what always gets me.....maybe I should plan a Hawaii trip...lol

07-15-2008, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
turn8299 Limpet Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Money question Hello all, I was just wondering, if you are willing to share, how much money do you have invested in your nano reef? I have had salt tanks in the past and know that they can get quite expensive but I cannot seem to quit keeping them. Money has always been a factor of putting them up because i could never get it like I wanted it. Anyway share if you would like........ Mike

07-15-2008, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
slakker Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 440 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Money question It's a hobby of mine so if I can't afford to get something, I wait... but I try not to put a dollar amount to this. It's just something that I enjoy and help keep me sane. But having said that, I'm into the thousands...

07-15-2008, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Money question Well, over the course of the year that my 29 cube has been set up...I am now on my 3rd light system, and the tank is just about fully stocked. I am probably upwards of $1400+ easy, thats with the cost of the tank and stand added in.

07-15-2008, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Nerd :) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 24,081 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Money question I do like slakker... if I don't have CASH I don't buy.. I save and buy.. this way it's all paid for up front! now for a dollar amount.. oh MY!! Last time I sat down and added it all up (not included maintenance salt etc) I had right at $900 in my 12g NanoCube (with upgrades). It's hard to SEE that much in such a small tank but it all adds up over time. __________________ > > > >Read ME < < < < when you're in need of answers or help with your tank. *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Big Al's 10g.... BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle.... Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef.... DIY LED Fixture - Allens OFFICE 12g by chipmunkofdoom2

07-15-2008, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoccerBum474 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Money question at about $700 with my 12g mastercube (dont buy) ive modded it..still need to upgrade the pump (another $30 and ill probably end up buying another coral while im there). as a hint to save money buy a MH light in the beginning so you dont have to upgrade the lighting later.. __________________ Cole 12g rebuild: -70w 14k sunpod -Rio 600 return pump @ 200 GPH Fish 2 Tank-Raised True Perc's SPS Red/Orange Monti Cap, Green Monti Cap, Green Bottlebrush Acro, Purple Stag Acro, Green Smiler, GARF Bonsai Acro Valida, Purple Encrusing Monti, ORA Hawkins, ORA Red Planet, ORA Purple Plasma, True Leng Sy Cap, Blueish Poccilopora, Purple and Pink Birdsnest, Idaho Grape Cap LPS Green & White Aussie Acan Lord, Green Pagoda Cup, Frogspawn, Neon Green chalice, Neon Green Candy Cane Softies Blue Mushroom, Pink w/ green Spotted Mushroom, Wam'n Watermelon Zoas, Radioactive Dragon Eye Zoas, Pink Palys, Purple Zoas with Yellow skirts, Bam Bam Orange Zoas, Purple People Eater Palys, Orange People Eaters, Creamsicle Zoas, unknown Green Zoas, Camo Palys, Neon Red Mushroom, Greenish polyp toadstool. Inverts 2 Tiger Striped Serpent Starfish, Various Snails, Dwarf Hemits http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...llon-nano.html Last edited by SoccerBum474 : 07-15-2008 at 03:44 PM.

07-15-2008, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigJay Golden Moray Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,751 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Money question I think I have about 500-600 in my daugters bio-cube 14 and it still needs more rock , has no corals(well 2 little polyps and a couple shrooms) and only one fish. I am debating a light upgrade too. I should say though of the money I have invested I have enough calcium supplement for at least a year. Probably the same for marine buffer and enough test kits for a few months. I really like the idea of building it a rock at a time. It gives you time to really see the life on one rock before going to the next and it also gives you an appreciation of the new pieces. Plus its easier to afford 20-30 dollars a month vs 800-1000 dollars at one time. But theres no getting around the initial set up amount. Even the least expensive reef ready nano tank , salt mix, sand , supplements and test kits are probably gonna come in at around 300 bucks. When I went to buy this bio cube I spent a couple hours with the LFS writing down everything I needed to get the tank up and running so there were no surprises. I'd suggest you do the same. Add about 100 bucks for incidentals and the thing you forgot.

07-15-2008, 03:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Golden Moray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 2,290 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Money question My red sea max and stand:$400 at IMAC Live rock~$100 24" T5 TEK Light-$300 LIVESTOCK -Misbar Occ. Clowns(2)-$70 -Yellow Coris Wrasse-$35 -At least $1000 in coral (Good thing I have the LFS employee discout otherwise I could never afford this.) __________________ -Blake My 34 Gallon Seahorse and Macro Tank-http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...acro-tank.html My 46 Gallon LPS Tank-http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-lps-tank.html My 120 Gallon Reef-http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html

07-15-2008, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,817 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Money question Ummm... isn't it against the Reefing rules to ask "how much"? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-15-2008, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
turn8299 Limpet Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Money question Very interesting everyone. I would hate to count up the dollars that I have spent on this hobby over the years. I am sure enough to buy a good vehicle. I enjoy it though and that is what matters. My next project is a 24 aquapod that is on its way ....already got about 320.00 in it so far and a loooong way to go.

07-15-2008, 10:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
jeremyault Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Money question I have about $1400 in my 24 AquaPod so far, and about $400 in the 29 gallon I just started. I don't know how I didn't get divorced when my wife found the spreadsheet that I started to keep track of my expenses.

07-15-2008, 10:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,368 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Money question Theres ways to do it cheap.....I always buy used, make my own LR, DIY as much as you can its not that bad __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

07-16-2008, 08:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
turn8299 Limpet Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Money question I agree Varga that there are ways to do it cheap but the coral is what always gets me.....maybe I should plan a Hawaii trip...lol

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