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08-20-2011, 01:19 AM
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Ok.
I was kinda joking with my post... But I have to admit, after keeping freshwater fish for many years that keeping saltwater fish isn't cheap. You can get many freshwater fish for under $5.00 but you don't see that very often in the SW world. I would never spend $400 on a powerhead on my FW tanks. $40 at most! I also have bought most of my equipment and livestock used. Some of the people who I have bought stuff from were getting out because it was too expensive. In any case. If we were going to write an official rulebook for keeping saltwater fish then rule #1 would definitely be, do your research. (which I love to do.. I read far more non fiction than fiction... And my wife makes fun of me for it) You don't have to spend money tonnes of money on livestock and hardware. You can always buy used. You are local, so if you want to swing by and have a look at my in wall 90 I can show you what I have done. It is in my music room/ kids play room and I can show you where I have saved some money. I'll maybe even sell you a fish that I would't mind moving for cheap. If I can catch it. Just a warning... He is an aggressive tomato clown. Anyhow, this is a fun hobby that is more expensive than freshwater but doesn't necessarily have to cause you to open a 2nd mortgage on your house. You did the right thing by posting. This is a real answer. Sorry if I offended some. 
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08-20-2011, 04:11 AM
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The best way to save money is to decide exactly what you want, research compatibility and care of the animals then make your final list and stick to it. You can find all sorts of good deals but if one of these "deals" kills the other fish or eats all the corals or invertebrates then it's just false economy. Resist the urge to buy something because it looks nice or is cheap without checking into it first and you can save a pile of cash and frustration. 90 gallons is a nice size and you can get a good variety of fish in there.
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08-20-2011, 04:59 AM
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Ya, just plan well and that'll save you a bunch. I really like king Ed pets for getting me the fish I have trouble finding and they do it for a good price. JL alsways has a good mix of fish. OA will give you a pretty good steal now and them, keep an eye on them.
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08-22-2011, 08:40 PM
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08-20-2011, 06:49 AM
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that's awesome
Thank you so much for your piece of advice, it's amazing to get opinions from experienced guyz,
That is a motivation by itself & to be honest it's easy to shell out cash for a lot's of ppl & not for lot's of ppl too... m patient & will look for deals... but I would love to stp by & check out your stuff.... Thanks for the invite.. Thank you again Isa Q
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08-21-2011, 04:41 AM
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If you're ever in the Kamloops area, sick lid would be a good source for fish, he breeds a number of species. He put up a couple of posts recently and will deliver to Vernon/Kelowna, not Burnaby though, I reckon.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=77839 http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=77841
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