Well this stinks

acropora12

acropora12

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Well guys I have gotten to the point where I spend my whole paycheck on my tank. And it's gotten to the point where I have to continually ask my parents for gas money to even get to work. I really need to start saving my money and not blowing all of it in one shot. But I can't help myself I just want my tank running. I gues I neeed to learn two things, patcients (sp?) and learning how to save my money. As to reinforce saving my money my mom will be taking me debit card before my next paycheck.
Boy does it suck when you get so physically drawn in and addicted to this hobby. Not to say as I dont love it, but oby is it expensive. I have dropped already around $400 just for the tank/sump/overflow/and partcial plumbing.
Gosh darn my 18 year old teenage why of thinking!
-Kevin
 
meowzer

meowzer

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I had to get a second job............
lol....jokin....I do have 2 jobs, but not cause of the tanks....
 
acropora12

acropora12

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I knew before hand that it was going to be pricey, i.e. I am looking at around $1,300 to get my tank up and going..but that is just to get tit running with all the equipment. I know I will start running up a larger bill when I start buying corals and fish. I just need to learn to be more money savy. I mean I only make $450 every two weeks, and that's with working about 65 hours (I am a Wal-Mart cart pusher) total. I just need to get it nto my head to save save save!
 
acropora12

acropora12

Member
I have been and I can't seem to find "Jack" in my area. All there are is lke big 125Gal reef tanks for like 1.5k
 
fishtaco

fishtaco

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Originally Posted by Acropora12 http:///forum/thread/381366/well-this-stinks#post_3321324
I have been and I can't seem to find "Jack" in my area. All there are is lke big 125Gal reef tanks for like 1.5k
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Originally Posted by reefraff http:///forum/thread/381366/well-this-stinks#post_3321323
Watch craigslist for deals, lots of reef stuff to be had there.
Reef is right, I see some great deals on occasion on Craigslist on saltwater equipment and fish, the secret is to keep checking and not give up. A 125 gallon reef tank might be worth 1500.00 dollars, but I just saw a great deal on a tank that is in a business that is moving for way less.
Fishtaco
 
acropora12

acropora12

Member
True I just found a 65 gallon with 400w MH and the workds for $250...I would snatch it up if my parents owuld let me, even just for the lights I could sell for more than that!
 
fishtaco

fishtaco

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Originally Posted by Acropora12 http:///forum/thread/381366/well-this-stinks#post_3321331
True I just found a 65 gallon with 400w MH and the workds for $250...I would snatch it up if my parents owuld let me, even just for the lights I could sell for more than that!
There you go and don't forget that if you do buy something off Craigslist ALWAYS try to get a better price and don't be afraid to leave your number and walk away if they don't come down on the price. I looked for a few weeks before I found the three-wheeler I wanted and even though it was a good deal at 400.00 dollars I offered the guy 200.00, he refused the offer and as I was walking back to my truck he asked if I could do any better and I sweetened the deal by 50 dollars and he took it.
I would bet you could probably get that tank for $150-175 pretty easy.
Fishtaco
 
acropora12

acropora12

Member
The guy says he needs it gone, so I figure if I offer to pick it up this next weekend and offer $175 he will take it. The only problem is convincing my mother that I need this tank!
 
tlsohio

tlsohio

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Quote:
Originally Posted by reefraff http:///forum/thread/381366/well-this-stinks#post_3321323
Watch craigslist for deals, lots of reef stuff to be had there.
Ditto!!! I have found the majority of my equipment on craiglist for a fraction of the cost of retail. I wouldn't buy anything retail these days unless it was an emergency!! And most purchases were made by making an offer. But, it does take patience and perseverance!!! Keep your chin up!!
 
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