Cost of building larger tanks

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Setup gets shocking. My tanks not super big, I planned out my 135 in what i thought was every way possible, But all the little things end up costing more than your fancy new skimmers, pumps, etc. Plumbing, Salt, Reactor media, and stuff adds up quick. I built my own stand and even there was nearly $40 worth of screws. Prices can be cut down by finding decent suppliers, like goingto a plumbing store instead of HD. Make sure to plan out every little detail when setting it up, think of the weird things.