Cost to get running?

[HairlessPotter]

I'm looking at a nano 24g, says it has everything needed to keep it up and running. Upgraded lights, powerhead, and skimmer. Assuming it has no rock, what would be a estimated cost of getting it fish and coral ready?

 

[redsea]

It all depends on what your are looking to keep. Just a rough guess maybe $100-200.

 

[HairlessPotter]

I'm new to saltwater but been looking into reef tanks. I'd like to start out with a couple fish like clowns and some simple corals then work my way up from there

 

[carey]

Well you would need sand and rock which can vary by location. I'd say about 30-35lbs of sand for say $35-$40 and about 35lbs of rock. You can get 30lbs of base rock which is about 2.30 a lb and the other 5lbs or more of live rock which can be from $5 a lb to even $12 a lb. You can also try craigslist where live rock is usually $2-3 a lb.

 

[HairlessPotter]

I guess it is actually up and running with 6 year old live rock from another tank. He said he'll send me a picture in a little while

 

[HairlessPotter]

So it had a little peice of cool shaped live rock but I'll have to get more. Has sand still. I'll be picking it up tomorrow around 4, I'll probably start a new thread for it. Thanks for the help everyone