Cost of a large aquarium?

[Emma_fish]

ebay has sump kits I looked at one myself

Oh thanks I will have a look

 

[ehealy13]

I have decided on a budget of £1,000 I have found a full marine system Tonga branch rock , sand and everything really apart from fish and coral on eBay for £799 but it’s only 4ft but I mean it’s a great deal I’m considering it I

Emma_fish be sure to ask the seller what (if anything) they used to clean the inside of the tank (assuming it was used) in the teardown process. It's surprising the household cleaning agents/chemicals some use during the process to get the tank "clean" and appealing for sale.

 

[lost66]

I started by used 75g system. The whole thing costed me around $300. I mean hardware. Not fish nor rocks. I am DIY guy and I made a lot of upgrades. And then I asked myself a question: how big I can go without selling my kidney. It took me a month or so to calculate more or less and the answer was 240g.
At the beginning costs are overwhelming because you need all this stuff, the list is huge. But after you have initial setup you can upgrade things in time.

I went the cheapest option and still the whole thing is the cost of the used car.

 

[Screwgunner]

180 gallon for $1000

 

[paul barker]

180 gallon for $1000

you looking to sell it

 

[Screwgunner]

you looking to sell it

Thats brand new at the pet store

 

[Screwgunner]

Thats brand new at the pet store

125 are $600 that is with over flows.

 

[Screwgunner]

Thats brand new at the pet store

No stand

 

[Emma_fish]

Ok so just a quick question I saw a saltwater puffer at my lfs and I absolutely love it but I fear it could either eat coral or not be a good beginner fish it was a porcupine puffer I think

 

[ehealy13]

Ok so just a quick question I saw a saltwater puffer at my lfs and I absolutely love it but I fear it could either eat coral or not be a good beginner fish it was a porcupine puffer I think

Great fish, lots of personality, but I personally wouldn't start with one. Porcupines get big (1') and are not listed as reef compatible; although you will see them in reef tanks from time to time online. There are smaller (saddle, sharpnose, etc.) that would be a better fit, in my opinion. Either way, I'd make a stocking list, then plan, before adding anything. There are a lot of helpful members, with tons of experience, always willing to share their experiences and best position your tank for success.

 

[paul barker]

can't find any larger tanks in up state New York had to have mine costom made 180 at 1700.

 

[RJKain-777]

I spent about 20k on my tank so far, and just ordered $5000 in lighting.

it really depends how big you go. My tank is 360 gallons, my entire system, is 600 gallons