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Salt water fish tanks
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:24 pm
Anyone have one?
I'm thinking of getting one, is it a pain in the arse? How much should I expect to spend?
I'm thinking of getting one, is it a pain in the arse? How much should I expect to spend?
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Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:25 pm to LSULyle00690
My 75 gallon set me back around 700-1000.
If you do coral live rock will be your biggest expense.
Not THAT much of a pita, but it'll take weekly maintenance
If you do coral live rock will be your biggest expense.
Not THAT much of a pita, but it'll take weekly maintenance
This post was edited on 9/11/14 at 9:32 pm
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:26 pm to LSULyle00690
Over a grand if you do it right. Lots of maintenance, but manageable if you're all in on the idea.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:27 pm to LSULyle00690
From what I hear it's like having children, only it never grows up or moves out.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:27 pm to LSULyle00690
It's expensive. And the upkeep is a bitch. I fired my last maid because she always fudged up my chemical levels.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:27 pm to LSULyle00690
Get a freshwater imo. You can still get some really cool fish and the upkeep is less than an hour a week
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:29 pm to LSULyle00690
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:30 pm to LSULyle00690
Like they said, it's sensitive to cleaning stuff. Don't spray windex or anything else anywhere near it. It'll fry coral and throw it out of whack
This post was edited on 9/11/14 at 9:31 pm
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:32 pm to LSULyle00690
Had one in high school. Requires weekly maintenance. The amount of money needed is all up to the size of the tank. Took my about 500 to get my 55 gallon running.
Ill tell you one thing. Go as big as you can afford, larger tanks have much more stability. Katrina killed them. That bitch.
Ill tell you one thing. Go as big as you can afford, larger tanks have much more stability. Katrina killed them. That bitch.
This post was edited on 9/11/14 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 9/11/14 at 10:54 pm to LSULyle00690
I have one. As someone else said, the bigger the tank, the easier it is to keep you levels balanced.
You have to have special water (RODI) for top offs, RODI water to mix with salt for water changes (every two weeks), and test your levels weekly.
And you're always adding coral and getting equipment. I just spent $200 on a piece of equipment to lower my phosphates.
You have to have special water (RODI) for top offs, RODI water to mix with salt for water changes (every two weeks), and test your levels weekly.
And you're always adding coral and getting equipment. I just spent $200 on a piece of equipment to lower my phosphates.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:01 am to LSULyle00690
I have 300 gallons in my living room. And yes it's very expensive. Idk he prob has 15k into ours. But it's all tricked out so who knows what normal is.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:22 am to LSULyle00690
It's a pain in the arse but damn they are sweet. You could always compromise and do a really nice African cichlid set up.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 9:08 am to LSULyle00690
Its not that hard all the time but sometimes it can be a pain in the arse. Here is a photo of mine.
This post was edited on 9/12/14 at 9:10 am
Posted on 9/12/14 at 9:35 am to LSULyle00690
If you have no experience with fish tanks, I would suggest you start with a medium size fresh water first. Maybe move up to a full planted freshwater and gain some experience.
Salties are expensive and you don't wanna accidentally murder a fish that cost you $100+
Salties are expensive and you don't wanna accidentally murder a fish that cost you $100+
Posted on 9/12/14 at 10:22 am to LSULyle00690
pic of tank in my office
Posted on 9/12/14 at 3:01 pm to LSULyle00690
Go Discus....
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