Upgrading to larger tank

[msuburg]

Hey guys,

I'm relatively new to the whole fish tank (SW) thing. I've had a 12g Nanocube (SW) for a while now, and was thinking of upgrading to a larger tank relatively soon - especially since I'm moving into a new apartment over the next few weeks. I was just wondering on the prices I should expect for just the aquarium itself. I realize I'll need a skimmer, lights, etc. But what's a ballpark figure for, say, ~50 gallon tank and also what's the figures for like a 100g one?

Thanks!

Matt

 

[darb2]

I saw a 75 setup with tqank stand, sump and no lights for $850
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=506&highlight=pay+setup
there was also one about "how much did you pay for your sw setup

 

[lando]

It really depends on what you want to do. Reef tank, FOWLR. I am not sure of the price of a 100 gal tank. I just spent $260 on a 72 gal BF from Oceanic. for a 100 gal with all of the extras you should plan on spending at least $1200- $1500. This does not include substrate o live rock. Lighting alone can cost you anywhere from $200 to $600. Depressing huh? IMO, it is money well worth it.

 

[arizona reefer]

i got a 125 gallon tank for $240 brand new at lhs. built my own stand for $160. sump is a rubber maid container from wal-mart $8, overflow for $45 off ebay and a mag 9.5 for $65 off ebay.

 

[captivereefs]

i like to say that $25-$30 per gallon to get ready for animals is abvout right.

 

[blorkiemom]

I stopped adding it up a while ago--it was making my head hurt. The 75 AGAs with overflow run about $220; another $40 for glass top. But the tank is the least of it!

 

[msuburg]

Thanks guys, appreciate the the quick replies!!

 

[indy]

115 gallon for $50 The tanks are cheap. Its the lights that kill you.