How much do you spend on a 10 gallon set up?

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So, how much do you usually spend on a 10 gallon set up?


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Hi! I’m doing a project at school, where I will design a kit for newbies wanting to get into the hobby. Specifically a 10 gallon kit for a single betta. For graphical representation of how much the experienced aquarist spends on a 10 gal setup, I need to know:

How much do YOU spend on a 10 gal set up?!

Including everything you need minus the betta. I know this isn’t a fresh water forum but it’s great to have some variety! Plus I’m sure y’all started with freshwater. Thanks guys!
 

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Prices are from several years ago
Ok so this was a 15g not a 10 but virtually the same.
Tank - free had lying around
Stand - $20 petco
Overflow - $50 give or take $10
Plumbing - free had lying around
Return pump - $30
Circulation pumps- $40 korallias
Top - $15ish
Light - bought a chinese black box on ebay during black friday. Was $70 i think
Live rock - $105 give or take, was 6.99 a pound. This was actual fiji live rock when you could still purchase.
 

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Tank Petco dollar per gallon sale.... $10.80 on the tank. Colorful rocks $7-$14 heater (arguably not required) $20 maybe a lid+light $30 or no lid and just a clip on light $20 and most like to get a form of algea ball or small decor $10-$15 that being said my mother loves her Betta she has had over a year and is under $50, to add too it I'm cheap my self
 

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Prices are from several years ago
Ok so this was a 15g not a 10 but virtually the same.
Tank - free had lying around
Stand - $20 petco
Overflow - $50 give or take $10
Plumbing - free had lying around
Return pump - $30
Circulation pumps- $40 korallias
Top - $15ish
Light - bought a chinese black box on ebay during black friday. Was $70 i think
Live rock - $105 give or take, was 6.99 a pound. This was actual fiji live rock when you could still purchase.
He's asking about a betta fish...
 

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He's asking about a betta fish...
Somehow completely missed this
For a beta,
Tank $10-20
Heater $20-30
Filter - $40-50
Light and lid $30.
Bottle of prime for declorinating $10-15
 

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Hi! I’m doing a project at school, where I will design a kit for newbies wanting to get into the hobby. Specifically a 10 gallon kit for a single betta. For graphical representation of how much the experienced aquarist spends on a 10 gal setup, I need to know:

How much do YOU spend on a 10 gal set up?!

Including everything you need minus the betta. I know this isn’t a fresh water forum but it’s great to have some variety! Plus I’m sure y’all started with freshwater. Thanks guys!
In case you are interested, I have a 10g Waterbox setup with a Kessil A80 light, Kessil Controller, heater and extra pump for sale. $200.
 
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