Yearly Hobby Expense Log

[cranberry]

I just changed the title.... gonna rearrange some of my posts to this first thread
I've decided this year to start to keep tabs of expenses.... just for kicks and giggles. I'm tallying everything from equipment to basic food.
Anyone else brave enough to record?
I think it will be interesting at the end of the year.
Renee's Expenses Thread
Close your eyes Honey, if you're peeking in this thread.
JAN. 2010 - In Progress.

• $63.00 - Carbon/Sediment RO/DI replacement filters.
• $68.45 - Bulk DI resin.
• $17.99 - Printable postcards for tank logging.
  $379.95 - Eshopps Skimmer.
  $14.81 - 8gb flash pen for storing/transferring fish related PDFs.
  $28.50 - Polishing Filter Socks.

 

[spanko]

Why not just pull out a tooth with a pair of pliers? Are you nutso?

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3204553
Why not just pull out a tooth with a pair of pliers? Are you nutso?

I have 2...overstuffed folders with receipts....once they go in
I NEVER LOOK BACK!!!!

 

[coral keeper]

I used to record, then I stopped. lol

 

[stdreb27]

I'll record, my fishtank is full of water from setting in my backyard, actually I hope it didn't break because right now it is frozen...

 

[cranberry]

Ya'll are a bunch of scaredy cats!

 

[deejeff442]

i dont know if we start to keep track on how much we spend on this hobbie some of us might quit and go buy a sports car with the cash saved.

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by deejeff442
http:///forum/post/3204616
i dont know if we start to keep track on how much we spend on this hobbie some of us might quit and go buy a sports car with the cash saved.
LOL...or think of the island getaway that is in my fish room

 

[cranberry]

Well, this will be my expenses thread. I don't know about putting up fish prices... that may be tacky. I've always kept track of the fish part: When, Where, How much etc etc. Maybe a grand finale fish total and the end of the year.
Give y'all an idea, who don't want to calculate, what goes into this hobby.
Think I'll get a kill-o-watt meter thing and really scare the life out of myself. We are in the highest Tier as far a electricity and pay a premium per KW. Stay tuned for that.
So it starts....
Renee's Expenses Thread
Close your eyes Honey, if you're peeking in this thread.
JAN. 2010 - In Progress.

• $63.00 - Carbon/Sediment RO/DI replacement filters.
• $68.45 - Bulk DI resin.
  $17.99 - Printable postcards for tank logging.
  $379.95 - Eshoppes Skimmer.

 

[9supratt4]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3204617
LOL...or think of the island getaway that is in my fish room

I'm with you!! Going to an island and diving to see all the fish & corals

I have all my receipts....I just haven't added them up

 

[ironeagle2006]

Cranberry I will put it to you this way. My LFS owner LOVES TO SEE ME COME IN THE DOOR. If I get out of there for less than 80 bucks in Frozen FOOD every 2 weeks he wonders what happened. I bought his wifes Chirstmas Present this year a set of Diamond Earings that tell you how much I spend at my LFS a month. Not to mention the lights I just bought 400 there and then 120 for a skimmer for my wifes 44 and then when tax time comes need a better sump for my Big tank. I normally get a package of frozen fish eggs everytime I go in that give you a clue how much I spend there.

 

[btldreef]

I'll do it .... Although this is probably going to give me a heart attack:
PhosLock: $25
Fish food: $10
ArticPods: $30
2 96 watt PC Actinics: $90
1 24watt PC Actinic: $20
LPS Coral Frag: $25
SPS frags: $60
Amino Acids: $20
BrightWells Coral Kolor: $17
Magnesium test kit: $15
Total for the first 7 days of January: $222
(thank goodness I did most of my big spending before Jan 1 LOL)

 

[srfisher17]

I balance fish expenses against money saved on Shrinks, Prozac,

[hr]
, hookers,extra booze, broken furniture, etc.; I figure my fish save me money.

 

[flower]

I kept a tab once. My X insisted. He used to wake me up and ask what the balance on the credit card was.
I think I'll do it, just so I can kick up my heels and say I spent whatever the hell I wanted to...so I'm in.
Don't forget to tally the RO/DI fiters.

 

[cranberry]

Dang... you mean I can't edit the title typo!! I thought I changed the title all together.

 

[jennythebugg]

Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/3204678
I balance fish expenses against money saved on Shrinks, Prozac,

[hr]
, hookers,extra booze, broken furniture, etc.; I figure my fish save me money.

 

[coral keeper]

Ok, I'll keep a record too.
JAN. 2010 - In Progress.

• Nothing this year yet lol

 

[cranberry]

Just adding stuff.......
JAN. 2010 - In Progress.

• $63.00 - Carbon/Sediment RO/DI replacement filters.
• $68.45 - Bulk DI resin.
• $17.99 - Printable postcards for tank logging.
• $379.95 - Eshopps Skimmer.
• $14.81 - 8gb flash pen for storing/transferring fish related PDFs.
  $28.50 - Polishing Filter Socks.
  $15.00 - Dual timers for RO/DI and test kits.
  $73.96 - LFS CUC and fish food.
  $7.52 - Urchin for Roe.

 

[coral keeper]

Originally Posted by Cranberry
http:///forum/post/3206188
Just adding stuff.......
JAN. 2010 - In Progress.

• $63.00 - Carbon/Sediment RO/DI replacement filters.
• $68.45 - Bulk DI resin.
• $17.99 - Printable postcards for tank logging.
• $379.95 - Eshopps Skimmer.
• $14.81 - 8gb flash pen for storing/transferring fish related PDFs.
  $28.50 - Polishing Filter Socks.
  $15.00 - Dual timers for RO/DI and test kits.
  $73.96 - LFS CUC and fish food.
  $7.52 - Urchin for Roe.

What is Urchin for Roe? Is that Urchin eggs?

 

[cranberry]

Ya, went to the pier and bought an urchin.... for it's eggs (roe).