How much have you spent in this hobby?

[PharmrJohn]

Yes, my daughter loves the end actually. Folds it in half for a half size sandwich and says it tastes better.

My daughter does the same. She's been doing it for YEARS i guess. I only noticed last week, lol!!!!

 

[VintageReefer]

Ok kids it’s SBB sale time or as I like to call it, Ramen Month!

 

[crazyfishmom]

Haha. You don't want to know...

I saw this and started laughing like a maniac because *I* don’t want to know how much *I’ve* spent. I might calculate it some day and then I’ll have to buy my husband that crazy expensive car that he says he wants when he turns 40 early.

 

[PharmrJohn]

I saw this and started laughing like a maniac because *I* don’t want to know how much *I’ve* spent. I might calculate it some day and then I’ll have to buy my husband that crazy expensive car that he says he wants when he turns 40 early.

LOL, Fairness is important. As soon as my wife knew the cost of my set up she said I WANT A SALTWATER JACUZZI! I'll have to redo the deck with Trex, THEN put the jacuzzi on it but I tell ya.....I didn't hesitate. The answer is YES honey!!!!

And my retirement hot rod will be an 82 to 84 first generation Mazda Rx7. I want one SO bad. They are VERY quick!

 

[VintageReefer]

I saw this and started laughing like a maniac because *I* don’t want to know how much *I’ve* spent. I might calculate it some day and then I’ll have to buy my husband that crazy expensive car that he says he wants when he turns 40 early.

I just got mine LOL you’re supposed to have it on your 40th and it takes time to find the right one and actually get it. I was only a little bit early

What does he want? Get it before he starts questioning your tank. Be proactive!

 

[crazyfishmom]

LOL, Fairness is important. As soon as my wife knew the cost of my set up she said I WANT A SALTWATER JACUZZI! I'll have to redo the deck with Trex, THEN put the jacuzzi on it but I tell ya.....I didn't hesitate. The answer is YES honey!!!!

I raked up lots of points over the years because he’s a gamer and into collectibles… all the expensive collectibles that I just smiled and said “okay honey” to… his family would continually say “you’re so flexible, are you sure you’re okay with your house looking like a gaming/Star Wars shrine” and I just kept smiling. And then I discovered reef tanks…

 

[crazyfishmom]

I just got mine LOL you’re supposed to have it on your 40th and it takes time to find the right one and actually get it. I was only a little bit early

What does he want? Get it before he starts questioning your tank. Be proactive!

Mustang GT, very specific year.

I am “softening” on my stance. If my company goes public this year I’ll make sure to pull the trigger on it. *Crossing fingers*. If not, we’ll shoot for another year.

 

[PharmrJohn]

I raked up lots of points over the years because he’s a gamer and into collectibles… all the expensive collectibles that I just smiled and said “okay honey” to… his family would continually say “you’re so flexible, are you sure you’re okay with your house looking like a gaming/Star Wars shrine” and I just kept smiling. And then I discovered reef tanks…

LOL! I was lucky. I'm into antiques. But I've got SO much stuff from my grand-parents, my great-grandparents and a HUGE clock from my great-great grandparents. All free. My house is full of turn of the century stuff. To make it look extra good, I bought a used ugly green sectional couch to go with it!!! Still have it. Not for long tho. Getting new furniture in a few weeks!

 

[VintageReefer]

LOL, Fairness is important. As soon as my wife knew the cost of my set up she said I WANT A SALTWATER JACUZZI! I'll have to redo the deck with Trex, THEN put the jacuzzi on it but I tell ya.....I didn't hesitate. The answer is YES honey!!!!

And my retirement hot rod will be an 82 to 84 first generation Mazda Rx7. I want one SO bad. They are VERY quick!

84 Mazda rx7 starting msrp…$15k

2024 PharmJohn new tank estimate 12k

 

[VintageReefer]

Mustang GT, very specific year.

I am “softening” on my stance. If my company goes public this year I’ll make sure to pull the trigger on it. *Crossing fingers*. If not, we’ll shoot for another year.

Ohhhh sounds fun! Wish you the best!

Start tracking that specific one down now just in case the company goes public. Depending on year might be hard to find and take some time

 

[Jimbo327]

I joke that I have a car sitting in my living room.

 

[Northern Flicker]

My budget tank is only called budget because it’s the reason I can no longer stand to look at my budget sheet.

One thing that rings out in this thread is that we have lots of folks in the 40+ age bracket. I think when people say young people are interested in the hobby they should look at this thread and realize we just don’t have the discretionary income of our parents.

 

[Shawnd08]

A couple bucks give or take.

 

[crazyfishmom]

Ohhhh sounds fun! Wish you the best!

Start tracking that specific one down now just in case the company goes public. Depending on year might be hard to find and take some time

He has a list… keeps tabs on them all the time

 

[thecodingart]

I stopped tracking.

This hobby far exceeded what I was expecting to spend — but here I am doing it.

The tanks alone were probably $6-$7k. The automation setups were easily another $5k.

And after that we can talk rock, livestock, corals… easily another $3-5k.

Last we can talk food, salt and chemicals.

This hobby ain’t for the frugal.

 

[phillyb614]

 

[Johnd651]

I really want to know what hobby is that cheap?

I feel like none of my hobbies are that low. Even the free ones take gas, etc.

 

[JonoH]

Easy 15k at this stage...and i could easily spend another 5 on automation...

 

[codycolina707]

Like I mean what else would you buy, a car?

I mean your lucky my lfs has basic green and purple torches for 150 can't wait for my dragon tamer to get little bigger about 7 heads now see what I can sell each head for locally lol

 

[1112-425XL]

A lot!