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i have a 55 gal tank, heater, light, thermometer,stand,

how much money will it be for the rest of the tyhings i need for a reef tank

how much is live rock a pound usually?

if going reef is to expensive il juat do FOWLR

Last edited by Fallout at 07-Dec-2005 11:31

live rock is a killer here in nova scotia it 8.50 a pund and considering they suggest one poun to a gallon it adds up but there are some good deals out there so look around, i did and am getting some real nice stuff for 5 buck a pound

How much and of what type of light do you have? If it is from a previous freshwater tank, or if it came with a tank you bought, it is probably not enough light for a reef tank. I'd expect to pay 300USD more or less on lighting a 55 reef tank. You will also need a protein skimmer - a good one, which will cost you a couple hundred USD.

Live rock in my area costs 7 - 10 USD, and for a reef tank in a 55G tank you will probably end up with about 70 lbs. or more of rock. This all brings you up to about 1000 USD without considering any livestock.

Most reefers also have a sump with a refugium for nutrient export and more water volume. This means a tub or tank of some sort, an overflow, and a return pump, which in total will probably be a couple hundred dollars. When all is said and done, with salt, sand, and other equipment, I'd be looking at 1,500ish USD for a decent set up.

But that's just a guesstimate.

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Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients

almos t same price here.....where can u get 5 bux per lb???

depends where you live

I can easily get rock for $3.99 a pound, but some places you can find it even cheaper.

Try eBay.

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish

From start to finish...in your first year of having the tank, most people can plan on spending $30- $50 per gallon. That "rule" isnt perfect, but for most people it runs pretty close to reality.