Starting from Day one.....

Has anyone ever kept a strict running tally on what they've spent on their tanks,from day one until say a 1 yr, 5 yr, 10 yr. I think it would be interesting to know the outcome.

 

i think in my short time , 8 months, id wake up in a cold sweat at night. and i know , others would be a heck of a lot worse. lol. right now i guess im at least 7000 in.

 

7 months 14 gallon cube = $1200

basicly all the money i have saved up in my 13 times around the sun

 

I don't want to know lol being that I already had four protein skimmers and many pumps

 

I agree.....if I knew how much I had spent on this hobby I think I would NEVER be able to sleep again! Upgraded tank 3x (from 29g to 135g), running 3 tanks, equipment, corals.....now that I think of it no wonder I am unable to sleep NOW!

I do know that my spending has dramatically decreased in the last several months. Closed down a few of my smaller tanks and sold them, sold some corals, and actually thinking about selling my FOWLR tank and occupants :{ (golden puffer and scorpion). My spending has slowed to the point that one of my LFS closed! LOL....I dont take full responsibility for that one.....

 

I haven't kept track..but i just added up everything i could remember..at least $4000..I have cut back spending a lot though now that my tank is getting older and and everythings pretty much how i want it..just ordered some dwarf puffers for my freshwater tank last night though..spending for this hobby will never end lol

 

I have kept every receipt on everything I bought. It is a rather large pile that scares me when I see it. I am too afraid to look. And, I already owned the tank and sump tank....

 

You thinking about getting started again, Linda?

 

I have all my receipts, haven't added it up yet. In a little under 3 months, probably around $2500-3000 and I'm finally to a point where my tank is set up and now it's just maintenance costs, which I estimate around $100-150/mo. Mostly power, salt and RO/DI water. I have an extra $500 set aside in case anything drastic comes up, and I am saving towards setting up my 70g as a FOWLER.

 

About 1800 or so since I setup the 55 in February I think... lol