The question was in the 1st 3months to a yr correct? And this was 10 years ago lol
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I DIYed this take from a Black Friday pet smart pick up and stocked it for $1500 total my first 6 months
I estimated my current 29 gallon tank with sump to replace the equipment and have it running with live rock and sand, based on 2021 prices would be around $2000.This hobby is expensive even if you buy everything used. I’m wondering in the first few months/year…how much did you spend on everything? I’m curious. I just did some math and 2 months into it with a 20 gallon tank I’ve spent around $1,500 USD! I also realize like anything you acquire things overtime and most don’t buy everything they’ll ever need all at once. It’s hard and addicting lol. And omg coral is so expensive especially considering some frags are hundreds or thousands of dollars. But I will say it’s something I saved for but never expected to spend this much.
never ever have a questioned the added value for what you have described - it is just not required "for everyone"
This is what shocked me. If someone had asked me what i had spent on the tank(s) so far (only two months in). My guess would have been half of what It actually cost (as i have been keeping track of every expense)Basically, budget for a nice used to new car if you are 90 or above. It adds up quickly. $1500 for a 20 sounds right in the ballpark to me. I think a lot of people will brag about how it can be done for so little. Though it is possible, I do think generally reef hobbyists are not including all of the costs, or just not being honest with themselves. This is and always has been an expensive hobby. First thing non hobbyists always say, "oh I hear reef tanks are expensive'. Yup.
You just keep thinking that !!! Wait til you get to lighting,large custom tanks , and $3500 coral .I know I want an apex so badly it’s just like the most expensive thing in this entire hobby!!
I know that and coral is a different story lol.You just keep thinking that !!! Wait til you get to lighting,large custom tanks , and $3500 coral .
If she did she probably wouldn’t have enough to bury you lol!!! U might want to write the prices down and hide it in the tank under a rockI pray that if I die, my wife doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it.
12KThis hobby is expensive even if you buy everything used. I’m wondering in the first few months/year…how much did you spend on everything? I’m curious. I just did some math and 2 months into it with a 20 gallon tank I’ve spent around $1,500 USD! I also realize like anything you acquire things overtime and most don’t buy everything they’ll ever need all at once. It’s hard and addicting lol. And omg coral is so expensive especially considering some frags are hundreds or thousands of dollars. But I will say it’s something I saved for but never expected to spend this much.
Could've bought a used car, and I'm only just beginning to stock the tank.This hobby is expensive even if you buy everything used. I’m wondering in the first few months/year…how much did you spend on everything? I’m curious.