the really sad part of it is that $1000 of equipment is really probably only worth $100 in actual materials/labor.
this industry has some of the most outlandishly priced stuff ever.
got an add from marine depot for Tunze pump on sale for
only $300.
sorry, for that kinda money I'll stick my hand in the tank and swish the water around myself.
and that's the small one, it's big brother is almost $600!
I don't get, do people buy this overpriced stuff for bragging rights or something?
My little 10 gallon planted tank cost me about $25 to set-up, including the price of the tank and it rivals some of the ones I've seen here with all the newfangled gismos and gadgets, LED's and C02 stuff.
spending more $$$ doesn't always mean it will yield better results.