MetaTank Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Haha, before I found this hobby, I had never dreamed that I would be paying for rocks and sand... Probably still under 1k myself...But not for long..... Link to comment
Thornchase Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm almost 17 and my tank could be the only thing keeping me from getting a car... oh well, ill just get some super intense calf muscles from riding bikes.... Link to comment
MetaTank Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm almost 17 and my tank could be the only thing keeping me from getting a car... oh well, ill just get some super intense calf muscles from riding bikes.... Dude, you're just doing your part to save the environment... Link to comment
franklypre Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I don't even want to admit how much I've spent. I have paid over 1000 bucks for replacement bulbs in the last few years so I don't even care to tally the rest. I have spent 3 or 400 bucks at Mr.Coral this month, have 2 PAR 38 pendants on the way, as well as yet another halide bulb, and a reefcleaners order. This hobby is more expensive than drinking. Link to comment
skittles Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 lol i bought a radion + swc 160 and it was a little over 1k and i still have a long way to go. Link to comment
Singlefin Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 She suggested my other addiction. "honey, can we get a couple fishing poles, and go fishing tomorrow?". Ten years and $30k later. ...... And I already had a boat. Link to comment
Cheryl_W Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This thread is making me feel a little better - I'm right at the $1k mark AND I already had a stand and the SunPod MH for my new BC29 ( which I made rimless by the way, looks awesome) Don't even have drop of water in it yet.... I am one up on you Singlefin, my boyfriend has the boat. (and it's time for springers and sturgon here in Or oh boy oh boy oh boy) Link to comment
majtek862 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah, this is all to familiar. My girl friend wanted to have her own reef tank. She found a great deal! 46 gallons, stand lights filter and heater for $150.00. I've put at least $800.00 more into it getting it set up to make it a reef. Adds up quick. This is on top of what I spent on my tank. A cocaine habit would cost less... Link to comment
StevieT Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Support your reefing economy Keep that credit card handy Link to comment
reeftankguy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Im sorry to say but even $5k is peanuts for the serious Reefer... Link to comment
cincyJames Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It is a never ending cycle. I started with a 75 fowlr, downgraded to a 10g mixed reef, upgraded to a 20g mixed reef and then finally made a 5.5g tank for my wife...and now i am getting to take care of that too in the divorce $$$$$ Link to comment
AndyK47 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I calculated how much I've spent once. I'll never do it again. It will make you sick. What you don't know can't hurt you, haha! I've got about 3-4k in my 39g setup and i'm switching that over to a 75g. that's already near the 1500 mark. All the little things add up, plumbing parts, super glue, silicone, valves, epoxy, surge protectors, battery backups, zip ties, spray paint, hardware to hang lights, tools, etc. Link to comment
i<3nanotanks Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Im sorry to say but even $5k is peanuts for the serious Reefer... Couldn't be more true Link to comment
saltwatercoral Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Im sorry to say but even $5k is peanuts for the serious Reefer... LOL I just looked through this and wanted to add my .02! I have just began my cycle about 3 weeks ago so there is no corlas or fish just yet and with this being my only tank... I am at a little over 5K. Link to comment
JoshDalton Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I bought my 14 gallon biocube back in January i have 398.00 invested but it helps when you know the LFS owner so i get everything at cost. and frags i get for nothing because i help him frag out his tanks. Link to comment
Veng Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This thread makes me want to get out while I still can... Link to comment
Thornchase Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This thread makes me want to get out while I still can... But you can't seem to do it am I right? haha Link to comment
jkaese Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 credit card!! as long as you can pay it off!! 780 credit score and rising mainly due to my fish tank! Link to comment
Thornchase Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I don't have a card, I give my Girlfriend cash and she orders stuff for me! Link to comment
Deckoz2302 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 credit card!! as long as you can pay it off!! 780 credit score and rising mainly due to my fish tank! +1 hahaha... Link to comment
wyattroa Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 There was a thread like this is my other forum which was an RC car forum..I don't want to think about either..My wife knows I have a sickness and supports me..That is all that matters to me and my 14 month old son loves both.. Link to comment
skeeters Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Since I started this hobby I cry a lot. Link to comment
siwelk Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I keep a running total so I can show women how little I spend on them. Keeps the fluff at bay. Link to comment
solefald Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Im close to $2000 and still cycling! And to add insult to injury my brand new $500 Apex is now broken and I have to send it in for repair, which may not be free either! Link to comment
JNA_DESIGN Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 ... My family as a whole as spend close to the six digits... My mother is an accountant for the family company and keeps all the books, she decided one day to count up all the aquarium expenses, that included the $2 sale years ago. Thank god for tax write offs Link to comment
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