Hi all,
I have been poking around here and there and am considering starting a marine tank at some point in time (I currently have two freshwater tanks, a 60 gallon and a 45, but like most people, am interested in trying something different). My question is this: for a reasonably sized tank, say, a 55 gallon, what are the costs associated with keeping a marine tank? Obviously, there is the initial cost of live rock/sand if one chooses that avenue, as well as the cost of a protein skimmer and the somewhat higher cost of marine fish over freshwater. However, what are the ongoing maintenance costs, such as salt, that one must contend with over the long term? As I've stated, I'm interested in a marine tank, but don't want to jump in and later find out that I'm not financially capable of caring for it because I didn't do my homework. Thanks in advance to all who respond.
Luke
I have been poking around here and there and am considering starting a marine tank at some point in time (I currently have two freshwater tanks, a 60 gallon and a 45, but like most people, am interested in trying something different). My question is this: for a reasonably sized tank, say, a 55 gallon, what are the costs associated with keeping a marine tank? Obviously, there is the initial cost of live rock/sand if one chooses that avenue, as well as the cost of a protein skimmer and the somewhat higher cost of marine fish over freshwater. However, what are the ongoing maintenance costs, such as salt, that one must contend with over the long term? As I've stated, I'm interested in a marine tank, but don't want to jump in and later find out that I'm not financially capable of caring for it because I didn't do my homework. Thanks in advance to all who respond.
Luke