Thought I would breakdown my build cost thus far:
Tank - $77
AC70 Filter - $50
40 lbs crushed coral substrate $10
Tunze PH - Transfer from frag tank or Koralia 750, have 4 in boxes - Free (sunk cost)
Rock - Have plenty leftover from the Biocube purchase - Free (Sunk cost)
Heater - Purchased for BioCube, not needed - Free (Sunk cost)
Stand:
1/2" 4x8' sheet of sandeply - $33
Soft-close hinges - $18
Screws - 3" and 1.25" - $13.50
Corner trim - $5
(3) 2x4's - $7
(2) 10' 4x4's - Free - from friend
16' poplar 4" trim - free - from friend
(2) custom doors 24" x 15" - Free from friend
1 QT Black semi-gloss Paint - $10
Rollers - $5
Kilz Primer - Free from friend
Mantis Shrimp - Free - Christmas gift
Lighting - If I use any it will be either my existing Aquaticlife 4-bulb fixture, or a $5 LED strip from IKEA. - Free -> $5
Total Build cost so far:
$233.50