In this article, for the calculation, we’ll choose an aquarium with a built-in filter, where the filtration takes place at the back of the aquarium. In an aquarium with a capacity of about 100L, a skimmer is not needed.
I hope this article will help you understand what the total cost of setting up a tank consists of.
Of course, prices may vary from country to country. The prices shown below are from the European market as of 09/01/2023. To accurately calculate the cost for your country, insert the prices from your market.
Aquarium 100L / 26 gal [Total capacity 120L / 31 US gal] | ||
Element | Parameter | Price |
Aquarium CC120 | 60x50x40 cm / 23/19/15 inch | $ 428 |
Return pump | Jebao 2500 | $ 42 |
Hydraulics | $ 24 | |
Light | Reef flare Pro S | $ 492 |
Light arm | $ 50 | |
Heater | $ 23 | |
Siporax | 3 L | $ 31 |
Rock | 10 KG | $ 95 |
Water | 120 L | $ 56 |
Bacteria | $ 19 | |
ALL TOGETHER | $ 1260 | |
The cost of setting up an all in one aquarium with a capacity of approximately 120 L / 31 US gal is about $ 1260.
The equipment listed above is enough to successfully run a marine aquarium. In this case, thanks to the use of a built-in filtration chamber, we will save on the sump.
About the author
Marek Protasewicz
Reefkeeping has been my passion for over 10 years now. I love learning. The hobby has taught me many valuable lessons, patience being the best example.
Combining work and passion is my path. I run Crazy Coral, a marine aquarium shop, for a number of years. Building this business from the scratch I learnt from my own mistakes at a heavy cost.
Later I managed a project aimed at development of methods for quick growth of Corals in non-natural conditions. The project was carried out by Get Sales, Poland.
Presently, I am responsible for distribution strategy at Reef Factory, of which I am a
co-founder. The company produces smart devices for marine aquaristics.
The last projects I have been involved in are Social Reef and ReefPedia.
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