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My previous tanks have been freshwater. I have heard that setting up a saltwater tank is expensive. Is this true and is there a way to set up an inexpensive saltwater tank?
inexpensive? no mater if you build you own stuff you will spend some money.
my advice to you is to educated your self fist, ask as many question you can learn and see what is your goal and go from there. and don't go crasy,and is real that is a very $$$ hobby.
hope this help and don't be scare is a good experience!!
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It depends on what you choose.
You can go with a small(nano) aquarium or you can go with a big one.
You can choose to use live rock or not to use it.
You can choose to keep coral or maybe not, it all depends of what do you want, but yes, with like $250.00 you can setup something.
If you're in budget today, simply starts with a small and simple saltwater aquarium. The basic tank,cover,light, power filter, aeration setup needs not to be expensive. Why not try it?
It's very important to use cured live rock in your reef or fish-only aquarium because it helps to maintain the natural ecological balance of your aquarium. In addition, the live rock in your aquarium is the heathiest and most beneficial means of filtration. That's why the fish in my aquarium is doing great and healthy. How about you?
I kept aggressive fish out, I have a 75 g tank with about 60 pounds of live rock, 4 (pain in the ass) damsels, 1 tang, 1 tomato clownfish (one stripe), 2 (nemo) clownfish, I don't know their real name, my cleaning crew which is barely visible except for the snails, 2 other fishes, one eats the pods the are growing like crazy, I think the other is a blenny. It's actually pretty neat to watch how everything in that tank balances out, if there is an overgrowth of algae the snails even the damsels eat it off the glass before I clean it.
I've started my aquatic ventures on occasion with very minimal expense. It just depends on how many pig pong balls it takes to get one in the opening of one of those little fish bowls.
I've only had a fresh water tank until now but i'm looking at getting a Saltwater tank, I have purchased it and now just need to set it up. It will of course cost you more than a Freshwater tank however it will be worth it. You're not talking $1000's of dollars for your first tank so it isn't too bad.
To anyone thinking of getting started, don't let the price put you off. It's expensive at first but not in the long run.
To anyone thinking of getting started, don't let the price put you off. It's expensive at first but not in the long run.
Not in the long run ?
How do you figure ?
My electric bill is a minimum $75 a month extra.
Salt, water, chemicals for water changes.
Test kits, $200+ a year for replacement lamps, etc.
Good husbandry will cost you, but it's worth every penny to me. I also have a relativity large setup, but I knew what i was getting myself into.
There is definitely an ongoing cost to running a saltwater set up, it is only the initial set up cost that you will no longer be facing. I think that honestly you should be aware of the costs, because otherwise they could come as a shock and you may find yourself unable to continue.
You betcha!
It's sad to see so many people hundreds, if not thousands, on a new setup to 6 months down the road get rid of it because they can't afford the upkeep. You can look around online and actually find electricity calculators to give you an idea of what to expect with your particular setup.
I haven't seen an online calculator like that but it's good that they exist. I too see a lot of people selling complete set ups, with live stock and everything there, and it's just sad. Comes back to the old saying a dog is not just for Christmas-they may be 'just' fish, but they are still living animals and deserved to be cared for as they need to be.
Expense? 
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