It's Amazing how fast it adds up.

[tom6410]

I was just sitting down to start the process of ordering the equipment i'm needing to build a new 140.

Tank + Stand. Oceanic 140 non RR 48x24x28, Oak Stand $700.00
(Already Bought)

Bottom drilled and overflows installed, bulkheads $200.00

Sump, 45gal Breeder 36x18x16, with baffles, Bulkheads $ 100.00

Precision Marine Bullet 2 $350.00

Sedra 1200 Pump $95.00

Sedra 900 Pump X2 $160.00

Heaters,Misc $200.00

Misc Plumbing Supplies $250.00

Live Rock/Sand Order $840.00

Sub Total $2895.00

Murphy's Law Variable 15% $868.00

Net Sub Gross Total $3763.00

Cost i Told my Wife -$1200.00

Funds from hidden stash -$10.00

Grand sub Net hidden total $2553.00

Sold old computer to Lee. -300.00

Last payment from Joey for Town Car -500.00

Sub Net Gross Total $1763.00

Advance on Yearly Fish Allowance 5 Years -$500.00

Net Sub Gross Grand Total $1263.00

Change i found in Couch -$1.11

Grand Total sub Net Gross $ 1261.89

Error Correction Minus Tank+Stand -$700.00

New Sub Net Gross Sub Grand Total $561.89


Error Correction Forgot the Lights $800.00


Corrected new sub grand gross net Total $1361.00

Any Suggestions?

 

[hdtran]

Great plans! Love the narrative! ROTFLMAO!

No suggestions re the mortgage, spouse, or budget. Sorry.

 

[jandree22]

It's Amazing how fast it adds up.

yes, sir-y-bob, it sure is!

 

[MDboyz]

First rule of reef keepers is not to calculate the money to spend on the tank, because it will scare you. :p

 

[srbayless]

Howdy,

Not to put an even bigger downer on your shoulders, but what are you going to put into the tank if you have used your fish allowance for the next 5 years? 8O

 

[Anonymous]

Make sure you keep this a secret from your wife or she will take up a new hobby that costs the same amount.

Louey

 

[1937 Waco]

I don't even have $10 Bucks in my hidden stash. When I did my 220 about 5 years ago, I think that I spent about $3500. I could drop another $500 into the tank today if I had the spare money.

 

[tom6410]

Forgot Salt 40.00

New Gross sub net grand sub total $1401.89

 

[fishfanatic2]

:lol:

That sounds familiar!

 

[tom6410]

For Sale, One Wife, only used on Friday Nites,42 years young, fresh oil , and tune-up done 12-25-03, Best Offer over $1401.89 :roll:

 

[Len]

:lol:

That's one of the funniest things I've read this week. Sorry to low-ball you, but I've only got $62 in my wallet.

 

[Anonymous]

Do it right the first time. It cost a lot less that doing it twice.

 

[Fastmarc]

LOL....
There are two things that I will never add up what I spend for fear of cardiac arrest.
Motorsports and Marine Aquaria.

 

[tom6410]

She Didn't think it was funny, she says she's worth twice that, :roll: i guess i'll sleep in the tank

 

[reefland]

What's the restocking fee on your wife? (Incase my current wife finds out.) :wink:

I actually did track my tank costs and it is scary.

http://www.rl180reef.com/pages/costs/totalcost.htm