How much have you spent on setting up your tank?

**deone** · 16th Jan 2012, 07:42

Just curious, i've spent quite abit on my tank. Learn through some costly mistakes.

**cheetf** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:03

Think most answers should be 'quite a bit too'

**felix_fx2** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:07

Less then $100 for week 1,
Tank $30.
Substrate $30.
Filter $30, hof, internal filter or low end canister.
Ect $10.
No stand.

That follows by "LFS therapy" of many upgrades.
EDIT: updated

**deone** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:07

Originally Posted by cheetf

Think most answers should be 'quite a bit too'

Got a range?
100+
200+
500+

etc...

Just curious anyways.

Originally Posted by felix_fx2

Less then $100 for week 1,
Yes after week 2 will need "lfs therapy" and spend more haha. And low tech include canister.

Long thread ahead.

I think a canister filter would be already 100+ haha!
I've spent about 100+ already so far.. After CNY will buy a canister so 200+
I've spent about 150+ on betta fish in the past..

**felix_fx2** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:11

You reply so fast, went to edit the post lol
Btw canister cheap like ef-05 from boyu is like $20 plus from polyart.

**eviltrain** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:13

More than 1000? Less than 5000? I miss count liao.

Send from my GT-P1000 (Overcome 7 Series v4.0.0)

**cheetf** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:13

Bro been keeping since 2005. Lost count already. More like don't want to know anymore.

**deone** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:14

Originally Posted by felix_fx2

You reply so fast, went to edit the post lol
Btw canister cheap like ef-05 from boyu is like $20 plus from polyart.

Work is extremely boring, so hence the fast reply lol!
Well, i've read from others in this forum highly reccommending eheim, though it might cost more, but in future, maintainence and etc would be less costly right?

**felix_fx2** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:14

I started planted 2 months after I join Aq lol

**felix_fx2** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:18

Originally Posted by deone

Work is extremely boring, so hence the fast reply lol!
Well, i've read from others in this forum highly reccommending eheim, though it might cost more, but in future, maintainence and etc would be less costly right?

I only own used faulty ehiem. Cannot comment personal experience ha!
I'm using atman.

Buying the right stuff helps in the long run.
Parts change, filter pads, media (not really a issue but lol)

**wongce** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:21

My 2 feet tank cost around 600++...lost count too...lol

**felix_fx2** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:28

Does rescape qualify?
My rescape for my 3 footer is about $200 plus. The week I bought.
Substrate $100
Stones ya rocks $60 or $70 cannot recall
Filter $10-20, used cf1200 from Eviltrain
Media $8 cr, Mix some used ones
PVC pipes $15

Excludes after I got poisoned and refilled co2 buy new diffuser and t5 x 4 tube change

**deone** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:31

Originally Posted by felix_fx2

I only own used faulty ehiem. Cannot comment personal experience ha!
I'm using atman.

Buying the right stuff helps in the long run.
Parts change, filter pads, media (not really a issue but lol)

So what do you suggest? Is it worth buying an eheim? Because i'm still comtemplating whether to buy eheim or a cheaper canister. Don't wanna spend too much on maintainence haha. My dad has an eheim which he does not even touch for 2 years, still runs like a champion.

**cheetf** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:37

If you want an eheim and don't want to spend too much, look for one in the market place. Be prepared to change the O rings and maybe even the impeller. After that she will be good as new and still cheaper than a new one.

**felix_fx2** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:41

You have already convinced yourself haha still ask?

Im quite budget constrained. That's why atman.
Atman parts I can get from NA which is quite near to me. I did google and found both good and bad.
My 1st one was cf 800, was $80plus

**felix_fx2** · 16th Jan 2012, 08:42

Originally Posted by cheetf

If you want an eheim and don't want to spend too much, look for one in the market place. Be prepared to change the O rings and maybe even the impeller. After that she will be good as new and still cheaper than a new one.

I quite agree with buying ehiem and getting ready for buying o rings

**deone** · 16th Jan 2012, 09:19

Originally Posted by felix_fx2

I quite agree with buying ehiem and getting ready for buying o rings

Ok i will source for one since I have time while waiting for my HC to grow

Originally Posted by felix_fx2

You have already convinced yourself haha still ask?

Im quite budget constrained. That's why atman.
Atman parts I can get from NA which is quite near to me. I did google and found both good and bad.
My 1st one was cf 800, was $80plus

Sometimes it's good to get a 2nd opinion haha..
But i think maybe i'll still got for eheim, my dad's eheim 2 years nv clean nv touch, still run well..

**Navanod** · 16th Jan 2012, 09:26

Please don't remind me...HAHAHA!

**Neondagger** · 16th Jan 2012, 09:57

Lol after my first buy. I drowned in the world of aquariums. $$$ gone like water.

**felix_fx2** · 16th Jan 2012, 11:58

Buying is a joy lol.

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