How much have you spent? - Page 2

billyr98 · 08-07-2006, 09:20 PM

i was all happy when i started my reef.. i used software to track all my purchases and such.. FORGET!! I don't even do it anymore, and don't wanna know!!

iluvzigz · 08-07-2006, 09:23 PM

i have only between 1500- 2k but i got my tank and stand given to me ...between the lights and contents after 5months...i couldnt imagine whats its like for some of you that have been at it for a lot longer

oo i cant wait... LOL

jimeluiz · 08-07-2006, 11:33 PM

I keep my personal books on Quicken - so I just pulled up a report to see how much I have coded to the aquarium. (Set up, live stock, water, food, replacement bulbs, etc...)

Since we started in January 2003: $7,045.19

But in many ways it has been among the best investments in our quality of life we've made. Great return on investment, I'd say.

Gina · 08-08-2006, 06:23 AM

Getting ready to spend some more money here.
Skimmer pump needs replacing.
See, it just never ends, that's why I don't keep track of what we spend! LOL

Witfull · 08-08-2006, 08:10 AM

lordy,,,,i need salt again~

kinghokus420 · 08-08-2006, 08:44 AM

3500-4k$$$$$$$$$$$ and no end in sight

burning2nd · 08-08-2006, 10:29 AM

im right around 1500 (i think) but its never gonna end.

Melvyn Tan · 08-08-2006, 11:24 AM

My estimate spending is > $10 000. Look at the equipment list and you will know.

Icebox · 08-08-2006, 05:17 PM

Maybe you should limit it to how much we have spent this year...

Lots and lots: A lot of the equipment is not currently being used, too small, wrong thing, broken...

I can remember exactly: plumbing project $300+ without pumps. Electric project $300+

Fish $400+ LR $400+ tank $1000 Skimmer 1 $300, skimmer 2 $350, powerheads $100ish, return pump $300ish, heaters $125ish, temp controller, ro unit. TOOOO much to think about, Brain is shutting down now.

Recent fish, coral, snail, and crab additions: $400

Need new lights, Kalk reactor, more flow... Ouch just think of the money yet to spend.

You may as well be talking about how much we have PAID in TAXES!!!

jhnrb · 08-08-2006, 10:32 PM

>10,000. not done yet. still dry.

R.yumaDaddy? · 08-08-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhnrb

>10,000. not done yet. still dry.

oooouuuccchhhhhh!

lcstorc · 08-09-2006, 06:05 AM

Wow! What you setting up JHNRB?
I thought I was bad but that would really hurt.
Of course I tend to $100 or more myself into brokeness. LOL. I don't think I make it a single weekend withough spending at least that on something at the lfs. Even if I am just there for mysis or something cheap somehow before I leave the store it all just magically adds up. Last week alone was about $400 between various things we needed for the qt tank for the new tangs. (Mostly on lr.)

BoomerD · 08-09-2006, 06:23 AM

Pssst! NEVER, EVER do the math...It's bad for the hobby!

(and for your health, if your spouse finds out)

Woodstock · 08-09-2006, 06:29 AM

I justify spending on the tank easily. One night out on the town = $150 and all you get from that is a few memories and a bad headache

I choose to spend my party $ on my reef.... a lot more to show for it but I still get the occassional head ache... LOL~

Yarr · 08-09-2006, 07:57 AM

based on australian currency.. and prices... um.. a hell of a lot more than it seems other ppl have spent... it is the ONLY thing i dont love about my country.

View Poll Results: How much have you spent?
$0.00 - $500	3	2.17%
$501 - $1000	15	10.87%
$1001 - $1500	15	10.87%
$1501 - $2000	18	13.04%
$2001 - $2500	11	7.97%
$2501 - $3000	6	4.35%
$3000 +	70	50.72%
Voters: 138. You may not vote on this poll

08-07-2006, 09:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? i was all happy when i started my reef.. i used software to track all my purchases and such.. FORGET!! I don't even do it anymore, and don't wanna know!! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

08-07-2006, 09:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
iluvzigz Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palm beach FL Posts: 1,026 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? i have only between 1500- 2k but i got my tank and stand given to me ...between the lights and contents after 5months...i couldnt imagine whats its like for some of you that have been at it for a lot longer oo i cant wait... LOL __________________ Ben *Member "Crabs Are Evil and Delicious" Society* http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...250#post172250

08-07-2006, 11:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? I keep my personal books on Quicken - so I just pulled up a report to see how much I have coded to the aquarium. (Set up, live stock, water, food, replacement bulbs, etc...) Since we started in January 2003: $7,045.19 But in many ways it has been among the best investments in our quality of life we've made. Great return on investment, I'd say. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

08-08-2006, 06:23 AM	#19 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? Getting ready to spend some more money here. Skimmer pump needs replacing. See, it just never ends, that's why I don't keep track of what we spend! LOL __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

08-08-2006, 08:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
kinghokus420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: paradise ca.(northern) Posts: 430 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? 3500-4k$$$$$$$$$$$ and no end in sight __________________ josh Chico Reef Club chicoreefclub.org

08-08-2006, 10:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
burning2nd Acropora Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 1,945 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? im right around 1500 (i think) but its never gonna end. __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

08-08-2006, 11:24 AM	#23 (permalink)
Melvyn Tan Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? My estimate spending is > $10 000. Look at the equipment list and you will know. __________________ Equipment List for 4x2x2 Tank & 3x1.5x1.5 Sump Hagen 802 x 2, Tunze 6060, Arcadia T5 (54W x 8), Eheim 1260 (return) Eheim 1250 (Chiller), Aquabee 300 x 2 (Feed) H&S 150-F2001 (850l Skimmer), H&S A110-F2000 (400l Skimmer), H&S 110-F1000 (1000l Sulphur/Nitrate Filter), H&S 150-F2000IA (800l Calcium Reactor) Coralife 3X (UV Steriliser), I-Aquatic IF 312 (Fluidised Reactor), Kent Kalk Delivery, Resun CL650, Pinpoint ORP & PH Meters Sealife and H&S supporter PS: I hate been called a fatty pilot, I really do as I am not!

08-08-2006, 05:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
Icebox Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Creston, NC Posts: 528 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? Maybe you should limit it to how much we have spent this year... Lots and lots: A lot of the equipment is not currently being used, too small, wrong thing, broken... I can remember exactly: plumbing project $300+ without pumps. Electric project $300+ Fish $400+ LR $400+ tank $1000 Skimmer 1 $300, skimmer 2 $350, powerheads $100ish, return pump $300ish, heaters $125ish, temp controller, ro unit. TOOOO much to think about, Brain is shutting down now. Recent fish, coral, snail, and crab additions: $400 Need new lights, Kalk reactor, more flow... Ouch just think of the money yet to spend. You may as well be talking about how much we have PAID in TAXES!!! __________________ Mike

08-08-2006, 10:32 PM	#25 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 477 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? >10,000. not done yet. still dry.

08-09-2006, 06:05 AM	#27 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,254 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? Wow! What you setting up JHNRB? I thought I was bad but that would really hurt. Of course I tend to $100 or more myself into brokeness. LOL. I don't think I make it a single weekend withough spending at least that on something at the lfs. Even if I am just there for mysis or something cheap somehow before I leave the store it all just magically adds up. Last week alone was about $400 between various things we needed for the qt tank for the new tangs. (Mostly on lr.) __________________ 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.

08-09-2006, 06:23 AM	#28 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,628 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? Pssst! NEVER, EVER do the math...It's bad for the hobby! (and for your health, if your spouse finds out) __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

08-09-2006, 06:29 AM	#29 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,783 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? I justify spending on the tank easily. One night out on the town = $150 and all you get from that is a few memories and a bad headache I choose to spend my party $ on my reef.... a lot more to show for it but I still get the occassional head ache... LOL~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

08-09-2006, 07:57 AM	#30 (permalink)
Yarr Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 605 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? based on australian currency.. and prices... um.. a hell of a lot more than it seems other ppl have spent... it is the ONLY thing i dont love about my country. __________________ updating

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