How much time and money have you spent?

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  1. pink4miss

    pink4miss Panda Puffer

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    i spend 441.00 just this week on coral frags and 2 tiny clams. am i NUTS? i think yes.
     
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  2. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    I kept track of my expenses the first year I started and that ran me about 3 grand +. almost 2 and a half years in and i quit keeping track because it seemed to be more work to know what i was actually spending and taking all the fun out of the hobby. The fun isnt in the expense, it all equals out from the enjoyment i get from making something i enjoy to look at every day.
     
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  3. pink4miss

    pink4miss Panda Puffer

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    the flavor today will be chicken. :laughy:
     
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  4. Peppie

    Peppie Bristle Worm

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    This hobby isnt as bad as owning and maintaining a front running racecar.
     
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  5. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Amen to that. I know some BMWCCA club racers drop 50-60 grand a year just to stay competitive.
     
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  6. Peppie

    Peppie Bristle Worm

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    $ = SPEED.
    The cost of this SW hobby is what you make of it. Yes you can spend thousands. The more you make the more you spend.
    Would you buy salt? Or would you feed your 3 year old?
    Most of us are responsible enough to keep things in check.
     
    Peppie, Apr 30, 2011
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  7. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Life is all about the experiences we have. The way I see it everyone needs to have a hobby, they need to be able to do something that makes them happy. Saltwater may be expensive but when you do it right, it's worth it. When your frustrated and your just spending money and nothing is working out then you may need to find a new hobby.
     
    Doratus, Apr 30, 2011
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  8. mkcat

    mkcat Astrea Snail

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    I kept track at first. I had to stop. It's a lot, and I agree, this is a VERY addicting hobby!
     
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  9. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    LOL I had beef last night just spent 400 on the new system plus various necessities which was a super great deal but... my pay check covered half :p
     
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  10. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    i hope in on my first tank about 1k and on my 2nd tank and planing on another 1k to 1.5k
    and only in this hobby for about one year.
     
    dellyjoe, May 1, 2011
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