Poll-Cost of a reef tank??? - Page 4

spanglish · 11-30-2006, 04:12 PM

OOps Here it is

STAR RIDGE · 11-30-2006, 11:47 PM

l would say from a retailer stand point a fully set up reef tank which would include: tank, stand, canopy, lights(pc's, mh and moon lights), reflecter, sump, pumps, skimmer, power heads, live rock( 2 pounds per gallon), substrate(2"), plumbing, test kits, salt, power strips, timers, six stage ro/di, mag-float and cleaner crew coupon( for after cycle).
75 gallon--$4700.00
90 gallon--$4950.00
125 gallon-$6200.00

again this is from a retail stand point and is what we charge for a complete set-up. i hope this info is helpful in your poll. i know we have a lot of do it yourselfers but this is for those who are not so crafty. we also do not cut corners on quality. we see a lot of adds for reef set-ups that claim to be cheeper but remember you get what you pay for. and again, a skimmer is not just a skimmer. there are a lot of products out there that claim to do the job that just don't. so those of you who are thinking about a reef tank, do your research and ask lots of questions. a reef is a large investment and also a major piece of furniture that is usually in a prominent place in the house. the right equipment will make reef keeping a joy not a job. joe.

Witfull · 12-12-2006, 08:59 PM

if you have to ask,,,you cant afford one~

Dragon Wrasse · 12-14-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

if you have to ask,,,you cant afford one~

BoomerD · 02-04-2007, 06:40 PM

Since this bumped back up...

NEVER do the math, it's BAD for the hobby!

saltwaterfarm · 02-04-2007, 08:06 PM

Ditto BoomerD...
BTW, no one has accounted for the "upgrade" which is part of the addiction 6 months after you start...

kinghokus420 · 02-04-2007, 09:07 PM

yeah tell me about it... my tank is less than a year old and im already going to a 135. i just added another 1500 on top of the original 3500 up to 5K

View Poll Results: what is the best tank for a new reefer???
55 gallon reef ready	15	19.74%
75 gallon reef ready	32	42.11%
90 gallon reef ready	12	15.79%
125 gallon reef ready	19	25.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll

11-30-2006, 04:12 PM	#46 (permalink)
spanglish Scopas Tang Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 496 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll-Cost of a reef tank??? OOps Here it is __________________ "Don't drink water, fish **** in it." W.C. Fields

11-30-2006, 11:47 PM	#47 (permalink)
STAR RIDGE Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: WHISPERING PINES, NC Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll-Cost of a reef tank??? l would say from a retailer stand point a fully set up reef tank which would include: tank, stand, canopy, lights(pc's, mh and moon lights), reflecter, sump, pumps, skimmer, power heads, live rock( 2 pounds per gallon), substrate(2"), plumbing, test kits, salt, power strips, timers, six stage ro/di, mag-float and cleaner crew coupon( for after cycle). 75 gallon--$4700.00 90 gallon--$4950.00 125 gallon-$6200.00 again this is from a retail stand point and is what we charge for a complete set-up. i hope this info is helpful in your poll. i know we have a lot of do it yourselfers but this is for those who are not so crafty. we also do not cut corners on quality. we see a lot of adds for reef set-ups that claim to be cheeper but remember you get what you pay for. and again, a skimmer is not just a skimmer. there are a lot of products out there that claim to do the job that just don't. so those of you who are thinking about a reef tank, do your research and ask lots of questions. a reef is a large investment and also a major piece of furniture that is usually in a prominent place in the house. the right equipment will make reef keeping a joy not a job. joe.

02-04-2007, 06:40 PM	#50 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll-Cost of a reef tank??? Since this bumped back up... NEVER do the math, it's BAD for the hobby! __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

02-04-2007, 08:06 PM	#51 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll-Cost of a reef tank??? Ditto BoomerD... BTW, no one has accounted for the "upgrade" which is part of the addiction 6 months after you start... __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

02-04-2007, 09:07 PM	#52 (permalink)
kinghokus420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: paradise ca.(northern) Posts: 444 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll-Cost of a reef tank??? yeah tell me about it... my tank is less than a year old and im already going to a 135. i just added another 1500 on top of the original 3500 up to 5K

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