How much have you spent? - Page 5

billyr98 · 03-13-2007, 04:37 PM

hourly might be the way to go Michelle...

saltyfishtanks · 03-15-2007, 01:34 PM

Well I really dont keep track but come on, tank and lights were $1000 alone! Plus everything else oh man I don t even want to know the totals. But i would say that the $3000 mark is not even close to the cost of my mixed reef.
RS member R.YumaDaddy aslo must have at least 600 dollars worth of corals invested in my reef tank as well.(Many Thanks)

If my friends/family knew the cost of this im sure they would be less supportive of my hobby but I gave up smoking cigs, drinking and other nasty habbits to only pick up this healthy and expensive hobby

bla bla bla already said too much

zimboy · 03-15-2007, 04:05 PM

My 48 gallon cost me about $600 to set up, and i already had the tank, stand and filter. It is also lightly stocked and all the other equip is diy.

I'm setting up a 125 gallon with a 55 gallon sump, all this is diy, i have everything but lights and a main pump, and i'm running at $1200 atm... no livestock or rock except whats in the 48.. so yea, this is expensive for sure, but well worth it..

waucedah_joe · 03-15-2007, 04:26 PM

When I started last May I kept good records but after a while I realized that I was better off in ignorent bliss

Gotta be near $3k by now.

wasupdavey · 03-17-2007, 11:35 PM

About 700$ for everything in my 29gallon. Still in cycling process and I've only had the tank for 2 wks now =[

Pro_builder · 03-17-2007, 11:38 PM

I have over 7K in mine at this time, but all the DIY projects that I have going on aren't included until they are finished.

tbittner · 06-14-2007, 08:08 PM

This is really interesting! Can this thread be revived for an update?

It does my heart good to know that I'm not the ONLY one going crazy! And I'm looking at a chiller with a UV module (just in case) and a controller so there goes another $1,700 or so.

Yarr · 08-12-2007, 12:06 AM

$3000 + not including any stock whatsoever.

DaveK · 08-12-2007, 03:32 AM

Yes, reef keeping is an expensive hobby, and that's if you do everything right. If you don't then it's even more expensive.

Like the others said, I have also spent thousands on my reef systems over the years. However, it done because it's something you want to do, and get a lot of pleasure out of. Even people that have never even considered an aquarium before are impressed with reef systems. My younger nephew, when brought by his parents for a visit, was more interested in seeing the reef then he was visiting relatives.

For years, I have a large reef system, and a very small television. I was often asked why, and I could simply state that the shows were better on the reef.

caitrina · 08-12-2007, 07:23 AM

Why, why why? Why do we even want to think about it? The LFS store I frequent loves me. When I go in and try to keep it under $100.00 they don't say good bye they say we'll see you tomorrow or in a few days. 9 times out of 10 they are right on target. sigh Lynn said yesterday "you made at least 3 trips to the LFS this week"...lol...yep that is an average, well today will be the 4th!

lcstorc · 08-12-2007, 07:38 AM

But today is Hidden Reef day so at least it is a different LFS. LOL
I think I realized I really had a problem when the Hidden Reef opened and within about 3 weeks they were calling me their best or favorite customer.
Oh and Cat did I tell you abiut the gorgeous elegance they got in? If I hadn't bought the other one it would have jumped in the car yesterday. As of my last visit yesterday it was still there just waiting for you.

caitrina · 08-12-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

But today is Hidden Reef day so at least it is a different LFS. LOL
I think I realized I really had a problem when the Hidden Reef opened and within about 3 weeks they were calling me their best or favorite customer.
Oh and Cat did I tell you abiut the gorgeous elegance they got in? If I hadn't bought the other one it would have jumped in the car yesterday. As of my last visit yesterday it was still there just waiting for you.

Yeah different store, same habit....that Elegance is going to stay right there too, (particularly since you want to get paid for your tank...lol) ...just like the one I saw the other day that almost jumped in my car.

lcstorc · 08-12-2007, 07:48 AM

I can wait for the money for the tank.

It told me it wants to go home with you.

Anselth · 08-12-2007, 11:43 AM

I spent 800 dollars just last week. Crazy expensive hobby. But it's so relaxing!

oldsaint · 08-12-2007, 04:31 PM

Well I've got a 260, 180 and at one time also a 55 and a 29. So, I guess that qualifies me for the WAY of 3000++++ club.

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

03-13-2007, 04:37 PM	#61 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? hourly might be the way to go Michelle... __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

03-15-2007, 01:34 PM	#62 (permalink)
saltyfishtanks Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 308 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? Well I really dont keep track but come on, tank and lights were $1000 alone! Plus everything else oh man I don t even want to know the totals. But i would say that the $3000 mark is not even close to the cost of my mixed reef. RS member R.YumaDaddy aslo must have at least 600 dollars worth of corals invested in my reef tank as well.(Many Thanks) If my friends/family knew the cost of this im sure they would be less supportive of my hobby but I gave up smoking cigs, drinking and other nasty habbits to only pick up this healthy and expensive hobby bla bla bla already said too much __________________ 48x24x24 120gallon, 2 seio 1500, 1200gph little giant return, 4 icecap t5 w/giesmann bulbs, aquamedic 500w heater/digital controller, sump/refuge is bioballs to chetomorpha to live rock with about 3-4 inches of crushed coral bottom

03-15-2007, 04:05 PM	#63 (permalink)
zimboy Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 296 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? My 48 gallon cost me about $600 to set up, and i already had the tank, stand and filter. It is also lightly stocked and all the other equip is diy. I'm setting up a 125 gallon with a 55 gallon sump, all this is diy, i have everything but lights and a main pump, and i'm running at $1200 atm... no livestock or rock except whats in the 48.. so yea, this is expensive for sure, but well worth it..

03-15-2007, 04:26 PM	#64 (permalink)
waucedah_joe Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Iron Mountain, MI area Posts: 113 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? When I started last May I kept good records but after a while I realized that I was better off in ignorent bliss Gotta be near $3k by now.

03-17-2007, 11:35 PM	#65 (permalink)
wasupdavey Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 78 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? About 700$ for everything in my 29gallon. Still in cycling process and I've only had the tank for 2 wks now =[

03-17-2007, 11:38 PM	#66 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? I have over 7K in mine at this time, but all the DIY projects that I have going on aren't included until they are finished. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

06-14-2007, 08:08 PM	#67 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? This is really interesting! Can this thread be revived for an update? It does my heart good to know that I'm not the ONLY one going crazy! And I'm looking at a chiller with a UV module (just in case) and a controller so there goes another $1,700 or so.

08-12-2007, 12:06 AM	#68 (permalink)
Yarr Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 605 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? $3000 + not including any stock whatsoever. __________________ updating

08-12-2007, 03:32 AM	#69 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 648 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? Yes, reef keeping is an expensive hobby, and that's if you do everything right. If you don't then it's even more expensive. Like the others said, I have also spent thousands on my reef systems over the years. However, it done because it's something you want to do, and get a lot of pleasure out of. Even people that have never even considered an aquarium before are impressed with reef systems. My younger nephew, when brought by his parents for a visit, was more interested in seeing the reef then he was visiting relatives. For years, I have a large reef system, and a very small television. I was often asked why, and I could simply state that the shows were better on the reef.

08-12-2007, 07:23 AM	#70 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,588 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? Why, why why? Why do we even want to think about it? The LFS store I frequent loves me. When I go in and try to keep it under $100.00 they don't say good bye they say we'll see you tomorrow or in a few days. 9 times out of 10 they are right on target. sigh Lynn said yesterday "you made at least 3 trips to the LFS this week"...lol...yep that is an average, well today will be the 4th! __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

08-12-2007, 07:38 AM	#71 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? But today is Hidden Reef day so at least it is a different LFS. LOL I think I realized I really had a problem when the Hidden Reef opened and within about 3 weeks they were calling me their best or favorite customer. Oh and Cat did I tell you abiut the gorgeous elegance they got in? If I hadn't bought the other one it would have jumped in the car yesterday. As of my last visit yesterday it was still there just waiting for you. __________________ 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.

08-12-2007, 07:48 AM	#73 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? I can wait for the money for the tank. It told me it wants to go home with you. __________________ 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.

08-12-2007, 11:43 AM	#74 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 906 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How much have you spent? I spent 800 dollars just last week. Crazy expensive hobby. But it's so relaxing! __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

08-12-2007, 04:31 PM	#75 (permalink)
oldsaint Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brandon, Fl Posts: 196 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How much have you spent? Well I've got a 260, 180 and at one time also a 55 and a 29. So, I guess that qualifies me for the WAY of 3000++++ club. __________________ 180 rebuilding, 260 Mixed Reef, 55 & 29 QT. Always looking for volunteers on water change day Wisdom and knowledge is your's to fish

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