I'm a deep rooted DIYer and have done so with all of my tanks. BUT.
Daydreaming about a possible future tank I've started to eyeball a Red Sea REEFER Peninsula 650. I honestly don't know if I could do it cheaper by going the DIY route and so much of the time consuming work & frustration is avoided. I'd have to decide on lights, pumps, skimmer, etc., which would probably scratch my DIY itch enough.
Daydreaming about a possible future tank I've started to eyeball a Red Sea REEFER Peninsula 650. I honestly don't know if I could do it cheaper by going the DIY route and so much of the time consuming work & frustration is avoided. I'd have to decide on lights, pumps, skimmer, etc., which would probably scratch my DIY itch enough.