How much time and money have you spent?

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  1. haugcm2

    haugcm2 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    probably 1000 on my side and my bf 1500 in our 55 gal.
     
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  2. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    400-500 or so im my 5 gallon. Probably on the lower side.
     
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  3. Skylark

    Skylark Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I was at the store the other day picking up some food and a guy in front of me was in the process of picking up a new 48 inch light canopy, he paid half with a credit card and the other half cash. He then asked if he could have a new price tag attached to the box that matched the amount paid with the credit card. I think his wife drew a line somewhere and he found a workaround.
     
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  4. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Unfortunately when I started as a teenager, I didn't have as much money, but I know that I spent more on livestock. This was before the internet, and I had like 2 books. I learned from monthly magazines and advice from a LFS(scary).

    I just started back 3 months ago, and have spent roughly $2500. But that's just the initial cost. I could easily spend way more on equipment. But I have lost nothing in my tank since I started. Other than a few snails, and one jumper. (I have a lid now) So it seems the more knowledge you have and perfecting what equipment you can afford, and dialing it all in just right, I don't really plan on wasting money, like I did in the past.
     
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  5. CODEE111

    CODEE111 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I may have to try that.:devil1:
     
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  6. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Lol,great thread!

    If I added up the equipment and livestock of tanks that has come and gone,the nickle and dime stuff you pick up at walmart,the hardware store,etc.,and what I always have cooking on the back burner,lets just say i'm getting used to being broke!:)
     
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  7. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    LOL, that's pretty funny!

    Sent from my HTC EVO using Tapatalk
     
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  8. pmoradi2002

    pmoradi2002 Spaghetti Worm

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    Before I got out of the hobby about 3 years ago I had spent maybe $2k on 40g.

    Now that I'm back and about 4 months in I've spent $5k+ on my 40g and $1k+ on my 6g.

    Not bad for only being 20 yrs old :D
     
    pmoradi2002, Apr 25, 2011
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  9. pink4miss

    pink4miss Panda Puffer

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    lol ;D
     
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  10. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    That man is a genius.
     
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