Slow & steady absolutely win this race, so it is important to never overstock your tank when it is new. When starting a new saltwater tank, you system will go through the a very important "cycling" process during which your system will build up the bacteria populations which break down toxic waste from fish & coral. It is best to figure out your budget and try to work within it. Heater - $25 - $40 depending on size of tankĪs you can see, there are many items available for new systems so it is difficult to give an exact figure for new tank start up costs. Upgraded Wavepoint 6" light with blue & white - $57.99Īdditional Items you may want to get when purchasing a new tank: Live Rock - $3.99/lb - we recommend 1 lb per gallonĬaribsea Hawaiian Black Live Sand 10 lbs - $19.99 Here is an example of starting a 3 Gallon Picotope Reef Tank: Small tanks are cheaper to start up, but they are more difficult for those looking to try out saltwater for the first time. The good news is most of the equipment lasts 3-5 years and many quality items will hold some resale value if you ever choose to upgrade.
This is simply an example - there are ways to cut costs if necessary - but it usually good to have several grand set aside for a reef tank. There are many add ons such as an auto top off, powerheads, dosers, reactors, and other equipment. This is a list of the most basic necessities to start a nice reef tank. Live Rock - $3.99/lb - recommend at least 1 lb per gallon Here is an example of start up costs for a 65 gallon reef tank.Ģ x Kessil A160we - $239.99/each - note this lighting will support any coral growthĢ x Kessil Gooseneck - $35.99/each - mounts for light It is important to remember that saltwater tanks usually require substantial start up costs to create an effective system.
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