bubashrimp
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how much money would it cost me to set up a 20g tank?every thing id need i have nothing.??
how much does it cost for a 20g
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bubashrimp
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or even a 10g tank
mythrenody
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-20gal=$20
-Sand=$8/10lbs.
-R/o H20=64 cents/gal at Walmart
-Skimmer=I wouldn't settle for some cheap product,It would do you good to spend money on a decent skimmer.
-Coctail Shrimp(To Start a Cycle)=$1?$2? (Could go with LR But will cost you more)
-Test Kit=Go for salifert,bit pricey but a good product!
-Heater=10-20 Bucks.
-Lights=Depends what you want,Fish only or Reef.
Just to start $200-$100 bucks would be good just for the basics.
The Skimmer,Live Rock,and Lights is where it gets ya. But i wouldn't go cheap on the Skimmer. I have a Red Sea Prizm and it gets the job done,was like 100,But would like something better someday.
-Sand=$8/10lbs.
-R/o H20=64 cents/gal at Walmart
-Skimmer=I wouldn't settle for some cheap product,It would do you good to spend money on a decent skimmer.
-Coctail Shrimp(To Start a Cycle)=$1?$2? (Could go with LR But will cost you more)
-Test Kit=Go for salifert,bit pricey but a good product!
-Heater=10-20 Bucks.
-Lights=Depends what you want,Fish only or Reef.
Just to start $200-$100 bucks would be good just for the basics.
The Skimmer,Live Rock,and Lights is where it gets ya. But i wouldn't go cheap on the Skimmer. I have a Red Sea Prizm and it gets the job done,was like 100,But would like something better someday.
1911_guy
Member
I just set up a 20H as a QT.
20H-$47
Coralife digital thermometer-$5
50W Jager heater-$16
Coralife single strip 65W PC light-$51
24" versa-top-$15
Marineland Emperor 280 filter-$29
plus...
spraypaint for the back and bottom-$7
fish food-$9
mag float-$6
PVC structure-$11
MJ 900 (borrowed from DT)-$17
and then...
salt mix to get started-$20
RO water from local water shop-$10 - .50/g
surge protector/power strip-$20
hydrometer-$15
test kit-$30
in addition...
your live rock-$125 for 25lbs -$5/lb
live sand-$25 for 20lb bag
So you're possibly lookin around $500 with a damsel and a few snails :happyfish
Oh yeah, plus your skimmer...add a few hundred bucks
20H-$47
Coralife digital thermometer-$5
50W Jager heater-$16
Coralife single strip 65W PC light-$51
24" versa-top-$15
Marineland Emperor 280 filter-$29
plus...
spraypaint for the back and bottom-$7
fish food-$9
mag float-$6
PVC structure-$11
MJ 900 (borrowed from DT)-$17
and then...
salt mix to get started-$20
RO water from local water shop-$10 - .50/g
surge protector/power strip-$20
hydrometer-$15
test kit-$30
in addition...
your live rock-$125 for 25lbs -$5/lb
live sand-$25 for 20lb bag
So you're possibly lookin around $500 with a damsel and a few snails :happyfish
Oh yeah, plus your skimmer...add a few hundred bucks
maxalmon
Active Member
Check the local papers for used tanks and equipment, there was one in my paper today, 55g salt set up, sand, HOT filter, heater, hood (basic), skimmer and mics items for $200, good way to get started from there you could develope some skills and information and upgrade the equipment as you understand the dynamics of how to care for a SW tank. Unless you are buying a Nano ready tank, I would not go with anything under 55g untill you understand the basics. Great way to start a FO tank
mythrenody
Member
Originally Posted by 1911_Guy
Not to burst your bubble, but did anyone mention unless you're going Nano...it's probly a better idea to maybe upgrade that to say a 55G?
Ah yes,Go with the biggest tank your living space and budget can afford.
55 is what i went with,but now i want a 75g...
Not to burst your bubble, but did anyone mention unless you're going Nano...it's probly a better idea to maybe upgrade that to say a 55G?
Ah yes,Go with the biggest tank your living space and budget can afford.