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My How Much Did This Setup Cost Me Journal

Discussion in 'Saltwater Fish Forum' started by California Cowgirl, Jul 3, 2009.

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  1. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    So i decided i want to keep track of everything that i have purchased on this tank. So here it begins.

    Seaclone 100 protein skimmer (1) - $100sum *bought a few months ago*
    Maxi-jet powerhead pump 1200 (2) - $29.99
    Visi-Therm Stealth Heater 200watt (1)- $28.99
    Emperor 400 Power Filter (1)- $63.99

    So Far Total In Price (minus shipping charges): $222.97
     
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  2. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    Great idea! I did the same with my 10g fry tank (listed prices) to give those interested an general idea of costs.
     
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  3. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    yea it's going to be crazy expensive. The light i'm looking at now is like $430. I bet i'll eventually end up spending about 1-2k on the entire setup. I also plan to get a new skimmer down the line but right now i will be investing in lighting and an ro/di unit. and then i'm set equipment wise.
     
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  4. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Just wait until you go to buy your live rock. :eek: It's not cheap !
     
    Anthony, Jul 3, 2009
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  5. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    haha someone on craigslist has been posting live rock for $2.50 a pound, and their close by, hopefully they will still be posting when i'm ready to start setting up everything.
     
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  6. MOD_Dawn

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    I know what I dumped into my setup...and it defin. was crazy!
    So if you count upgrades and what not..that will defin come down the line if you don't start out with "good-great" equipment you're defin gonna exceed that I bet!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 3, 2009
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    Saltwater is so expensive. From that money already I can almost buy a pretty neat freshwater tank with everything on it (well no substrates decoration plants fish ect)
     
    Guidoman888, Jul 3, 2009
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  8. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    Haha I'm pretty much completly over freshwater setups and now totally hooked on saltwater
     
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  9. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    And thats why I'm taking my time and doing a lot of research I'd rather spend a lot of money now on something such as lighting so that in the future I won't need to upgrade. But I know I would like to upgade my skimmer down the line
     
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  10. MOD_Dawn

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    your doing the same thing I did. I bought things in pieces...a bit at a time.
    Went with the best of the best too so I didn't have to upgrade later on (saying I wish I got this instead of that).
    Shop around kiddo, as you are. And ALWAYS check for online coupons when buying online.
    Also, use perk programs such as bigcrumbs (kickback)!
     
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  11. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    Ok :D
     
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    i dont wanna know how much i spend on my stuff lol....
     
    stevenrox, Jul 4, 2009
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  13. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    Haha
     
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  14. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    Soon To Purchase: CPR Aquatic Bak Pak 2R+ Hang-On Protein Skimmer for $119 and 36" 4x39W Tek Light T5 High-Output Fixture w/ Bulbs (Black) $339
     
    California Cowgirl, Jul 11, 2009
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  15. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    46 gallon bowfront tank and stand: $107
     
    California Cowgirl, Jul 15, 2009
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  16. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    You're total is getting pretty high. Welcome to the world of saltwater. :)
     
    Anthony, Jul 16, 2009
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  17. MOD_Dawn

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    When your scouring the couches and basement floors for change..you know your into saltwater. Lmdao!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 16, 2009
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  18. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    Haha yup it is :) my dad keeps on telling me I'm nuts with how much I'm spending on my tank
     
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    lols if it makes you happy tho, why not?
     
    DanBruv, Jul 16, 2009
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  20. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    Lol yup it does I all ways have to get into expensive hobbies like fish keeping and my horses
     
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