New Tank Suggestions

[pyro]

I was thinking of starting a salt water tank. My dad has had a lot of expirience in salt water tanks, and he could always help me. We are good friends with a local pet shop owner - by dad has bought off of him since he was selling out of his garage. I trust him, but I haven't gotten to talk to him recently. I would like to start a reef tank with a couple colorful fish that aren't too difficult for a beginner to take care of and aren't too expensive. We have several old 20 gallon tanks downstairs that I might be able to use as a sump or quarantine or any other things, but other than that all of the equipment is too old and needs replaced. I was wondering if anybody had about a ballpark price for a pretty good quality tank. Sorry i'm vague, but any suggestions would be appreciated - livestock or w/o. Thanks!
Edit - Approximetly a 50-100 gallon tank - Sorry :happyfish

 

[firefish3]

I have decided that gobies are the best fish for begginers because they are cheap and easy. Stay away from damsels though they are cheap, they are aggresive. I also am a begginer but I reseach everything so good luck

 

[pyro]

thanks, anybody have a ballpark price w/o livestock at all?

 

[harlequinnut]

You are looking to spend anywhere from 1000-2000 dollars depending on the equipment that you get. It's hard to give an estimate without knowing what your ultimate goal is.

 

[pyro]

Thankyou. That is what the LFS owner said that i knew. I talked to him today and i'm hoping to save up enough money from lifegaurding over the summer - lets hope. In the meantime, I've got some research ahead of me :thinking: . Anyways, i've been browsing these forums and have learned a lot. I'll keep looking around and helping with what i can, Thanks