zack schwartz
Active Member
hi
I have a 29 tank and was wondering how much it would cost to set up a small reef tank.
I have a 29 tank and was wondering how much it would cost to set up a small reef tank.
how much $
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nm reef
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Zack ... it ain't cheap but can be done if you have the financial resources.......my 55 reef is just under a year old and is over 3 grand....includes tank/stand/equipment/LR/LS/fish/corals..........take your time...develope a plan....and build at your own pace.....and good luck 
piscesblue
Member
I have a 30gal and had all the equipment except my power compacts. I'm in it for $1,200. Not cheap, but it's beautiful!!
silent bob
Member
i've put about 1200 into my 29 reef, but thats all top of the line stuff, lighting and lr and ls and fish so far but you can do it for under 400
fish fry
Member
Zack,
I did my assembled my 29 very slowly. Started with rock -30 pds at once and then I would add a couple more pieces every week.
Upgraded the the lights after 6 months. After that would add corals every couple of months.
Sump came after a year.
You can get started for a couple hundred. I would suggest starting with FOWL.
Later
Tom
I did my assembled my 29 very slowly. Started with rock -30 pds at once and then I would add a couple more pieces every week.
Upgraded the the lights after 6 months. After that would add corals every couple of months.
Sump came after a year.
You can get started for a couple hundred. I would suggest starting with FOWL.
Later
Tom
joetst2
Member
I would say that $1000-$1200 will be your cost to convert to a reef. That will include a small collection of livestock, lighting, protein skimmer, LS and LR. I have a 125 gallon and I have spent nearly $5000 since the first item was purchased 3 months ago. I have at least another $500 to go in livestock.
I think about $40 per gallon is a good average for budget calculation purposes.
I think about $40 per gallon is a good average for budget calculation purposes.
highwayman
New Member
i agree to look in the paper or on line, i bought a 150 gallon reef with 300lbs of lr,1/4horse chiller, 3 175w mh, for $1500, the reef was 5 years old, i paid $200 to move the tank, and it is awesome, i had a 55 gallon reef tank that was 5 years old and combined the two in the 150 and i just love how it looks, just be patient, you can find deals out there.
krazzydart
Member
depending on what you allready have and who you know!!! can make a big differance,,,, Watch the paper for people who are selling because they are fed up with it !!!! for what ever the reason!!! it all takes time,& $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I helped a guy set up a 75 and he wanted everything NEW,,,, and so far he has over $7000 in it.... corals, shrooms, over 100 lbs of live rock...leathers, ect...