You guy's crack me up!
Cheap=bigger boneyard
When I set up my 10 gal in my office I used mostly stuff I had laying around & when I added a few recpts. up I had exceeded $400.00! That's the last time I'll keep track of expenses!
I have spent around 2K since getting a FOWLR tank. I did however, invest in the correct accessories in the beginning. ETS protein skimmer, good lighting, heater, LR, LS, livestock, and all the other things necessary. It is an expensive hobby, but I see the costs coming down in the future.
Conrad