thanks again! well i already had all the equipment lol so not alot to just get it set up. it was about 50-60 for the sand and salt and filter pads. the filter is a way bigger one than you need. but if you want to go the way of mini fug. in the back of the filter than you will want a bigger one. you can get a good one for about 30-50 bucks. live rock was 6 dollars a pound. so 100-200 i guess