How much spent on tank per month
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pat
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dont forget the costs of just having it running, the power it uses and costs of water changes, lightbulb replacements, ect.
also dont forget the difference in what size tank you have and what kind of fish (reef, fo, aggressive) as im sure the size of the fish and stuff will have a difference on cost. also how many tanks you have too.
[ September 18, 2001: Message edited by: Pat ]
also dont forget the difference in what size tank you have and what kind of fish (reef, fo, aggressive) as im sure the size of the fish and stuff will have a difference on cost. also how many tanks you have too.
[ September 18, 2001: Message edited by: Pat ]
gmanreef
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well my 90gl has 110 Lbs of live rock a TopPhatom skimmer and a 15gl sump this tank will soon house only fish. I'm not sure yet what combination I like best. I use C-Balance for my calcium and Reef Solution for every thing else this should cost me about $50 for 2 months, If my calculations are correct 
My 70gl is self sufficient it has a Ecosystem miracle Mud filtration system on it and it actually works I only add a little calcium now and then to keep it around 400 and reef solution for the corals I should spend about $25 on food and plankton for the fish and corals. what do you think
My 70gl is self sufficient it has a Ecosystem miracle Mud filtration system on it and it actually works I only add a little calcium now and then to keep it around 400 and reef solution for the corals I should spend about $25 on food and plankton for the fish and corals. what do you think 
fixitdude2001
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Hay risc, I took a look at your web pag. Awsume looking sharks but, I know if I had 12000 gallon tank I shure would have a full picture of it, I know you have a digital camera why not put some pics of it on there,I know we like to show off our 72 and our 200 gallon but a 12000 gallon god I would put up some awsume pics of that .I Would have its own web site. Its kinda hard to believe without some shots of it....fixit
pufferlover
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Started me thinking about how much I have spent since 94 on this hobby and since I am a organized devil and keep a ledger here is what it has been yearly since I got heavy into salt.
1994- 1415.06
1995- 6776.22
1996- 4440.73
1997- 3562.66
1998- 3848.21
1999- 5046.74
2000- 6474.12
This is everything except electricity which I have no way of figuring closely. Fish, tanks, food, supplies, equipement, mail order all included tho in the totals given.
1994- 1415.06
1995- 6776.22
1996- 4440.73
1997- 3562.66
1998- 3848.21
1999- 5046.74
2000- 6474.12
This is everything except electricity which I have no way of figuring closely. Fish, tanks, food, supplies, equipement, mail order all included tho in the totals given.
von_rahvin
Member
12000!!!! WOW , what is the web page, I want to go look and drool!
chevydragtruck
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HEHEHE, look at his list, it says "pool service fees" it's a swiming pool LMMFAO
von_rahvin
Member
I hope my girl friend does not find out about that one. I would never have money!!
I just try to find corals she likes so then she can buy them if she wants them
I just try to find corals she likes so then she can buy them if she wants them
blueberryboomer
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Thats the good thing about both likeing the hobby, fixit and myself both love to spend money on our tanks. Its never a problem with us...I guess I'm a very lucky lady..(I've always known I was though) Lisa
b_ball12_99
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Maybe about $50-$100 for me. Give or take. I don't the electirc cost but food is fairly cheap and so is additives. Still adding fish so that adds some cost.
pufferlover
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Plato; Doubt if you would want to do that considering 2 of the 3 I have done the most business with went out of business. Altho one of the owners did tell me if all her customers spent what I did she would have stayed open.