Cost Of Living

[duece biga]

how much eXtra do you think it cost to run your aquarium a month. Lights,filters,heater etc? Do we really know how Expensive this Hobby is????:scared:

 

[mudplayerx]

If it helps, I have a 55 gallon with metal halides. I set up a reef tank with a little over 1 pound per gallon of live rock. I have spent around $1,500 setting up the tank. I spend around $25-$30 a month on maintainance. I sometimes spend slightly more if I run out of supplements or food or salt.

 

[loodachris]

Do you mean electricity? Paying your bills on top of the expenses up front??

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally posted by Loodachris
Do you mean electricity? Paying your bills on top of the expenses up front??
I think that is what he meant.. I have no clue as far as my tank goes.

 

[murph145]

this is one damn expensive hobby true that....
i often wonder how much i woulda saved if i never got a tank but its a fun hobby i guess

 

[maeistero]

it seems that my 55 costs me about 30 more a month, and now 50 with my 40. i don't run halides yet. have one, but since the electricity is on my gf's tab i should wait awhile as she keeps wondering about the increase. (i pay all the other bills) i blame georgie dub!
so anyways, it doesn't cost me anything.