$1880 and counting!!

I though I might post the running tally of starting up my 90 gal reef. I know that some of this list may be gotten a few dollars less, or some equipment could be scaled back. I do however like to support the 3reef sponsors versus shopping for the "best" price. Anyway, here is my beginnig tally (to be updated with LR, LS, fish of course, etc...):

$495- 90 gallon tank with stand and canopy
$160- built-in overflow, drilling, and delivery
$20- overflow acrylic cover
$575- lighting assembly with shipping
$340- AquaC EV-180 skimmer
$42- maxjet powerheads
$118- Mag7 pumps
$90- 150W heaters
$40-Durso and plumbing

So the grand total so far without adding a drop of water is $1880 and counting

I will be adding a sump/fuge, and need to by the miscellany. Plumbing need to be finished, gate valves etc... salt need to be purchased, LR/LS needs to be purchased!

Then I can start spending some money on the fish, which is of course what this is all about..........

P2B

 

P2B...it sounds like you did your research. Can't wait to see it in action. Hope you've got a camera we're pic crazy here at 3reef!!! Good luck with what seems like a beautiful tank. [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

Drew

 

Forgot the camera....although that was purchase for the new baby 2 years ago.

Sony 707 Digital 5 Megapixel (with exception macro capability)

That was $900 although you can probably buy it for a song and dance nowadays!!!

I will certainly post some pics as I move along from unpacking to setup to cycle......

Thanks!

P2B

 

WOW... Now you have to take pictures to show us your setup... and give you some souvenir of how your start your reef... Good luck 1 KARMA FOR YOUR NEW REEF SETUP

Yves

 

Yes it certainly adds up fast and just think you still have your LR to look forward to! I my self found that one of the harder things to shell out all that money for ROCKS ;D : lol
Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures as you set up your system ..................................  John

 

dont forget your calcium reator that will coast you about $800

 

it adds up fast, i've spent so far on my tank with the rocks, fish, corals, and supplies about $3100.

 

I can see what everyone means about "adding up fast".....it never adds up slow does it !!?! :'(

CALCIUM REACTOR!!!???!! I haven't even thought about some of that stuff....the DIY page will be getting more view by me!

I figure I am about half to two thirds the way there like Hottie said....there is no turning back now! That would leave me with a very expensive terrarium.

Perhaps then I could have land hermit crabs ;D

 

your right, it would just be a big terrarium with a lot of light.

 

$60- 20G tanks and parts for sump

Priceless- my little girls face when she sees pretty reef animals...eventually!

That's $1940.........

P2B