here's my wishlist, with as close to retail price as I could find ... some things will be bought locally, others will be mail ordered.
this is hardly the wishlist, as it's about the minimal I thought I could "get away with" to start up a new tank.... things missing are PH controller for the co2 ... a canister filter ... another 250 watts of light, having a drilled overflow instead of an over-the back... just to name a few compromises
what else can I do to make this less expensive? ... anyone seen any of the things listed here on a super sale anywhere?
thoughts / comments / suggestions greatly appericated!
Gordon
this is hardly the wishlist, as it's about the minimal I thought I could "get away with" to start up a new tank.... things missing are PH controller for the co2 ... a canister filter ... another 250 watts of light, having a drilled overflow instead of an over-the back... just to name a few compromises
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120 Gallon All Glass "Economy" Aquarium ........... $289 .... Petsmart
Over the back overflow ............................... $40 ..... DIY
180 lbs Schultz Profile substrate ................... $120 ..... Walmart
Dolphin DP2000 Pump ................................. $149 ...... Marine Depot
claims 2000 gph, internal or external
2x 300 watt titanium heaters ...................... $32 ...... Big Al's
250 watt MH light diy'd ............................. $0....... Got it
wood cabinet ........................................ $0 ....... Got it
30 gallon sump ...................................... $0 ....... Got it
plumbing for sump .................................. $20 ..... Ace Hrdw
diy bio-tower filter and media ..................... $30 ..... Dollar Store
co2 reg, needle, cntr, diff ........................ $100 ... Online
co2 bottle ....................................... $30 ... found an old one, it's being tested, fingers crossed will know in 3 weeks, this price includes recertification, a new valve and a fill
what else can I do to make this less expensive? ... anyone seen any of the things listed here on a super sale anywhere?
thoughts / comments / suggestions greatly appericated!
Gordon