Have you ever added up the cost of your tank and realized.... - Page 2

lobsterboy · #1 02-26-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrfish55

you can't take it with you so enjoy it while you can.

very true

banditpowdercoat · #2 02-26-2009, 02:31 AM

I just can't save money...

Muscle cars in summer

Performance Snowmobiles in winter

SW fish all year round.

In fact, winters ending, I blew the engine in my Sled, and fro some STRANGE reason I HAVE to ride some more, so I'm spending $1000 that I DON"T have to rebuild it. And, I'm TRYING to save up for a 200+g established tank purchase....

This workin 2 Full time jobs just aint cuttin it no more.... hear that Honey, no more Timmies for you....

Snaz · #3 02-26-2009, 04:52 AM

Nano tank = Nano price

Matt · #4 02-26-2009, 05:02 AM

Interesting thread. I've never regretted the money I've spent, but after a number of years, I'm considering shutting down. We're building a new house, and right there in the plans is a nice 180 in the living room, with a fish room in the basement. When I start adding up how much that will cost... I'm not sure. I can buy some nice art for that kind of scratch.

Tom R · #5 02-26-2009, 03:44 PM

I really don't even give it a thought. As long as my family is well taken care of and my future is covered everything I spend is fine.

I have found that over the last number of years even though I buy new things I am generally selling something to cover off the cost.

In the last number of years there has been an increase in the amount of very expensive fish, equipment and corals available to the hobbyist. Some I can justify and some I can not.

Example if you buy an everyday coral you can only get so much ($10 to $20) for a frag of it. If however you buy a new to the market spectacular coral you can get a much better price ($20 to $40) for a frag until the distribution of that coral makes it just another every day coral.

Tom R

Skimmerking · #6 02-26-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

...its really not worth it?

oh that is just great and I worked out what i spent over the last few years that i have been in here lets see 2002 now 2009 ok now add the cost hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm way to go man put me in a bad mood .. I'm going to buy a Vortech to put me in a better mood...

globaldesigns · #7 02-26-2009, 10:40 PM

To do things properly, I don't think you can look at the costs. You either enjoy it or don't. You either can afford it or can't

I myself, have spent lots, but oh well, I love my tanks.

whatcaneyedo · #8 02-27-2009, 12:32 AM

I hate my job so much. All I want to do when I get a pay check is blow it on something stupid. My reef tank is that something. Worth every penny to take away my misery.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #9 02-27-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

I hate my job so much. All I want to do when I get a pay check is blow it on something stupid. My reef tank is that something. Worth every penny to take away my misery.

LOL...this really made me laugh!

My tank makes me really happy too...I just can't seem to get over the cost! Still just seems like it should be so much cheaper. When I really think of what it is.

lorenz0 · #10 02-27-2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

I hate my job so much. All I want to do when I get a pay check is blow it on something stupid. My reef tank is that something. Worth every penny to take away my misery.

couldn't have said it any other way. Its my out and to be honest, i will just keep dumping cash into it... just not as much as it cost to set up lol.