How are you spending money on this hobby as of Oct. 27th 2022? NO POLITICS!!!

[Dburr1014]

My current 75 is Chuck full.
Not spending any money..

Trying to decide between a 150 gallon or a 170 gallon currently.

 

[\m/reefsnmetal\m/]

Not even the necessities at this point. Just food. Shutting one tank down with the hopes of being able to afford to keep the other running.

 

[leighton.bingham]

Buying it all!! I must stay away from That Fish place, that Pet place. it always cost me a few hundreds when I go.

 

[ajjw0828]

Waiting for some November deals!

 

[SpyC]

Buying it all!! I must stay away from That Fish place, that Pet place. it always cost me a few hundreds when I go.

I wish I lived closer to it. Blows my lfs prices out of the water. It turns into a side trip when within 50 miles. I also love that they ask about your setup unlike most places.

 

[leighton.bingham]

I wish I lived closer to it. Blows my lfs prices out of the water. It turns into a side trip when within 50 miles. I also love that they ask about your setup unlike most places.

I like that as well, and if you get the right person there, they will give you great recommendations as well.

 

[averagesteve]

I'm spending a lot more than I was as I upgraded to a larger tank and am in the process of stocking it.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Picking up stuff for the new build.

 

[littlebeard]

I'm trying to spend more wisely. This is probably a function of me getting more experienced with the hobby and after reading/watching some of the more experienced people. I'm trying to focus on the fundamentals KISS... and not go gear crazy. When I do get new gear, I'm looking for high quality stuff on sale... I picked up some used mp40's for a steal from a co-worker who has been out of the hobby for years...

 

[Jared Bryant]

I am hoarding money like a rodent. Once the economy bottoms out and things are priced appropriately again I will put a dent in the hoarding pile.

 

[exnisstech]

I'm buying as ussual which mean I have a problem. But hey its better than gambling. At least I can see what I'm buying even if it's a skeleton from a $400 torch
Edit. Oh and was thinking about buy a Calc reactor but I won one so saved money there. Thank you R2R

 

[The_Skrimp]

I’ve slowed down my buying significantly. I’m mostly just keeping up with maintenance lately and haven’t added too many new corals or equipment.

 

[exnisstech]

Buying it all!! I must stay away from That Fish place, that Pet place. it always cost me a few hundreds when I go.

I have family over that way in Elverson. Its an 8 hour drive so we don't go often but when we do I rarely leave without buying something

 

[jmichaelh7]

Looking at kalk stirrer to supplement my carx

Do I need it ? No but will ph help growth? Mixed reviews …

 

[sfin52]

I've cut back. Local trades and trades for store credit to the lfs is how I'm adding to the tank.

The budget for the tank has gone to getting to the lfs and other areas that I'm not allowed to mention.

 

[fish farmer]

Buying as usual, but I do have a stockpile of salt and RO/DI filters.

I recently have had a few issues I'm trying to resolve, lost a couple of corals so I won't get to online buying before the winter sets in. No need for a refreshment of CUC either. I may hold off on coral purchases because I'm thinking of an aquascape change/mushroom eradication project. I got the dry rock, might as well soak it and use it.

Costs are relatively low for a 29 gallon tank.

In fact I expect a little more money in my pocket soon, current boss is leaving to rebuild Florida and the non management staff will be taking over on call coverage until a new boss is hired.

 

[Hydrored]

We have a financial plan we stick too in our house, as long as our investment goals are being met, we spend what’s budgeted. I tend to spend a lot in short spurts on my hobbies. I budget 250.00 a month for the reef tank, but will spend more if cutting back in other areas

 

[ReefGeezer]

My tank is pretty well established with the equipment I need and fish I want. I've always been "frugal" (yea... that means cheap) by reefing standards. I'm buying some corals from local reefers and needed maintenance supplies... So, no change. I am holding off on buying a Clam or two until the market settles.

 

[Mschmidt]

I'm transitioning from buying livestock to buying things I should have started with, namely upgrade from a canister to a sump and better nutrient control.

 

[homer1475]

Nothings changed here.