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I would expect to spend upward of $3000 for the tank and stand. $2000 would be a good number for lighting if you are looking at a reef tank setup. A good skimmer will run roughly $800 as will the sump. The return pump will likely be $400 and you will spend a few hundred on plumbing parts and valves.My company is looking into purchasing a 300 gallon salt water coral tank. We would like an estimate on what we would need as far as building costs and the tank upkeep. It would also be very helpful if we could have suggestions of fish to buy. Thank you for your time.
If, since this is for a company, you want to be able to monitor it remotely on nights/weekends then add another $1200 for an aquarium controller.
I would budget at least $7000 if you want a simple system that size. If you are looking higher end you can easily spend $10k+ just for equipment.
If you go with basic coral and fish you can get away with $1k to $2k. If you want designer corals and higher end fish you could exceed $5k in coral/fish costs.
Hope that helps.