Is it just me or is there always something to buy?

erikjphillips · Mar 25, 2012

Seems like every weekend i have to pick something up for the tank. last weekend it was a box of reef crystals, this weekend it was a new return pump and hardware from home depot. The fiance has dubbed my tank "my second child". i love the tank but man, just seems to never end!

MattL22 · Mar 25, 2012

In the beginning it was like that for me but once u get all ur equipment squared away then u have to decide between wants and needs

Braves Fan · Mar 25, 2012

After you get everything bought,,, it dosn't end,,,,, Then its fish and corals

I have always said the LFS stores ought to just to give you the tank, its everything else that cost.

erikjphillips · Mar 25, 2012

been going at it for 2 years now. i think the initial problem was i was buying used items from the LFS or craigslist. New t5 bulbs are probably next on the list, if i dont go the LED route...

Bigdaddy · Mar 25, 2012

I spent atleast $100 a week at my lfs my wife insists we need more corals and fish

btkrausen · Mar 25, 2012

My advise is to always just go ahead and buy the best of what you need in terms of equipment. You'll spend more money on the cheapo - then expensive - than just buying the high end anyway...granted you want the high end stuff.

erikjphillips · Mar 25, 2012

btkrausen said:
My advise is to always just go ahead and buy the best of what you need in terms of equipment. You'll spend more money on the cheapo - then expensive - than just buying the high end anyway...granted you want the high end stuff.

It was tough when i started out because the job i had didnt pay that well but things have changed and now i can afford some of the higher end stuff. i'm also thinking of picking up a skimmer but want to go the HOB method because the fiance thinks everything underneath the tank is a fire hazard

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