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Old 08-07-2007, 01:55 AM
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I forgot to mention that my utilities are included in my rent, but not that monthly number.

I used to pay probably $20-$30 to run my 230g display, with a total water volume just over 300g per month. It was so cheap because I'm somewhat compulsive about that whole turning off the lights and conserving water stuff.
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Old 08-07-2007, 04:05 AM
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I had calculated the cost of a 155g to be about $125/mo. This included replacing RO membranes, bulb replacement, all supplies and additives plus power.
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Old 08-07-2007, 04:14 AM
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Not including livestock, my 55G cost about $800 (I got the tank and stand for free).
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Old 08-07-2007, 05:15 AM
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its cheap,you should try it
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Old 08-07-2007, 05:26 AM
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its cheap,you should try it
Yeah. Have a bite of this here apple, Eve - tastes real good. =)
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Old 08-07-2007, 08:25 AM
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Yeahhhhhhh... I guess I should just get a pass to the Vancouver Aquarium for a year and go there every day or whenever I feel like looking at fish. I'm a student and an artist (what could be worse in terms of getting rich strategy!), guess it would be hard to afford a beauty
You guys post wonderful pictures and make me really really want one, but when I look at the hardware gallery it hurts my brain to even think about learning to operate all that. Looks WAAAAAY too complicated!
Will enjoy your pictures and my mean Betta fish
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LOL !

On my 108 Gal, i stopped counting after 7g's
My 66 gal now is @ 5K.
I have seen tanks above 20K and this is not something really special.
People who have expencive tank setups do NOT post here i am sure.
Ask in your LFS who's tank they look after and they will tall you how much someone can throw at the tank.

In Europe that is even more creazy.

This would lead to conclusion that people are ready to spend more. thats why we see equipment in 2-3 k range now like LED light and new skimmers line.
The 64000 $ question is what cen WE do about it?
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how about your wife, friends and personal life
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