difference in monthly operating cost between reefer 250 and 350?

[Rscott]

torn between the too

looking at deluxe model with hydras

cost is not much different but what about monthly expense?
any ideas?

thanks...

 

[mich2599]

Shouln't be much different I would say. Personally, I would get the 350 as you have more volume which helps with parameter swings.

 

[Rscott]

that was my main thought also but wasn't sure about added monthly expense.

Shouln't be much different I would say. Personally, I would get the 350 as you have more volume which helps with parameter swings.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

Should be about the same. Not that much difference in tank size. Maybe just a little more salt use if you do biweekly water changes.

 

[mich2599]

The most expensive part is getting the equipment. Maintenance should be relatively cheap. Only changing filter socks which are reusable, buying salt which should last 3 months or even longer if you buy the 200 gal mix, electricity which if you get the hydras they are LEDs which are very conserving, and of course they are other expenses. But at the end maintenance cost should be relatively close.