This thread is inspired by a thread about how expensive this hobby can be.
What kinds of tips can you share about reefkeeping that have helped out your bank account.
2 that come to mind for me are:
1. If you are setting up a small tank, check facebook marketplace or kajiji for furniture rather than buying a stand. Often you can find sturdy, heavy, solid wood cabinets and dressers for $50 CAD or less, and as long as you take a minute to check on how it holds weight and how level the top is, it can save you a lot of money. The big box store stands are often mader of a covered MDF and still cost a fortune.
2. Check locally for equipment and frags. Some of my best finds were on Kajiji. When someone loses passion for the hobby, they usually want to get rid of the "wet part" (livestock, rock, coral) ASAP. The equipment is often less reasonable ($100 for a used 20g? Really).
What kinds of tips can you share about reefkeeping that have helped out your bank account.
2 that come to mind for me are:
1. If you are setting up a small tank, check facebook marketplace or kajiji for furniture rather than buying a stand. Often you can find sturdy, heavy, solid wood cabinets and dressers for $50 CAD or less, and as long as you take a minute to check on how it holds weight and how level the top is, it can save you a lot of money. The big box store stands are often mader of a covered MDF and still cost a fortune.
2. Check locally for equipment and frags. Some of my best finds were on Kajiji. When someone loses passion for the hobby, they usually want to get rid of the "wet part" (livestock, rock, coral) ASAP. The equipment is often less reasonable ($100 for a used 20g? Really).