Is this a good cost for first reef tank?
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Once you are up and running, you will find you have spent a very large sum of money. This hobby is not cheap. You will always find something more that you need, too. And lighting for a tank that size will be a pretty penny as well.
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Often the tank is the cheapest part of the whole setup. After you factor in lighting, skimmer, livestock etc.
Unless you’re willing to about double that after getting other equipment and livestock, you may look for used setups. Depending on your area, people are often almost giving away full setups. More work than buying new, but also can save a lot of money, especially if you don’t already have all the little things that add up.
Unless you’re willing to about double that after getting other equipment and livestock, you may look for used setups. Depending on your area, people are often almost giving away full setups. More work than buying new, but also can save a lot of money, especially if you don’t already have all the little things that add up.
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Yes, as another said on here, often the tank will be the cheapest part. I bought a new 90 gallon glass Aqeon for $475. just a few months ago. Acrylic tanks are very expensive.
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You won’t beat this deal on a new tank
It’s 83 gallons
48x20x20
A 120 can be 48x24x24
So this is only 4” less tall and deep
www.reef2reef.com
Link to the website to buy is in post 19
A bunch of us have bought this so far, it’s really built top of the line, and it’s about 50% less than similar setups from other brands. I believe current USA has approx 18 of these combos left
It’s 83 gallons
48x20x20
A 120 can be 48x24x24
So this is only 4” less tall and deep
Best reef ready tank deal of 2024 - whose looking for a new tank?
I’ve been holding off on posting this but now I’m ready I came across what I believe is the absolute best deal you’ll ever see on a reef ready system Background - Current USA had a custom tank built for their marketing photos. It’s all over their website under the sections for r24 led reef...
www.reef2reef.com
Link to the website to buy is in post 19
A bunch of us have bought this so far, it’s really built top of the line, and it’s about 50% less than similar setups from other brands. I believe current USA has approx 18 of these combos left
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slogan315
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for my first tank, I found a used running 60g setup that came with a kessil 360x, mp40, rodi maker, and skimmer all for $525. That came with rock, some corals, heater, etc. it was a deal, but also was a pain in the butt breaking it down and keeping it running.
Not saying these deals happen all the time, but the point is, you can get a lot of equipment for a cheap if you’re willing to buy the whole setup.
Not saying these deals happen all the time, but the point is, you can get a lot of equipment for a cheap if you’re willing to buy the whole setup.
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Readywriter
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Ive been slowly acquiring equipment in advance for 2 tanks. I got lights, pumps, power heads, skimmer, sand, salt, pretty much everything I need but rock and livestock for about $1600. If you are patient while acquiring equipment you can save a bit of money.
Keep in mind, if retailers are doing 20%+ off sales multiple times a year that means the product is marked up like crazy.
Keep in mind, if retailers are doing 20%+ off sales multiple times a year that means the product is marked up like crazy.
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