interesting number to look at

[ycnibrc]

I'm just looking at the average house cost in CA is 700k for 1700 sqft. That equal to $412 per sqft.

let's calculate a reef tank of 96''x30''x24'' that's equal to 20 sqft and cost average to set up will be 8000 which equal to $400 per sqft.

the fish have the same standard as human.....

[ezcompany]

i would say fish have a higher cost than humans. If i calculate my nano tank, then they get around 20x20x20 and over $600 a sf

[ycnibrc]

wow....I gave an moderate estimate but I guest it will go higher

[cthetoy]

My 2000 sq ft house uses $100 a month in electricity. My 12 sq ft tank uses $200+ a month in electricty... yikes!!!!!!!!!!

I can also hire a maid to clean my 2000 sq ft house for the same price to have an aquarium maintanance guy clean my 12 sq ft tank

[faded1004]

hahahahah, i like the maid/maintenance point... very interesting... and it doesn't have multiple toilets and tubs?

[xtm]

The "human house" appreciates... yet the fish tank depreciates (see: Used Equipment For Sale forum)

You can cash out refi a "human house" to buy a tank, but when you sell your tank, it BARELY PAYS your HOA due

The fish tank uses mega filtration, UV sterilizer, skimmer, and all sorts of high end equipment. My centralized A/C filter is like 12 yrs old..

My fish tank has more controllers than MY house

My fish tank's temperature NEVER fluctuates +/-0.5 degrees. Its temperature is computer-controlled, triple protected, and continuously monitored online. YET when I get home, my house is FREEZING while the fishes swim around comfortably..

Fish get pure RO/DI. I drink tapwater

[faded1004]

yup, the things we do for our fish and coral...

[SteveOhh]

Originally posted by xtm
The "human house" appreciates... yet the fish tank depreciates (see: Used Equipment For Sale forum)

Not sure if people who bought 2 years ago on "teaser" loans would agree with you.............

[gtrestoration]

If your house is also a created habitat for a wife the cost of operation is much higher than a reef tank by far regardless of how you twist the numbers.

And when you get out of the hobby the bills stop the moment you pull the plug.

SteveU

[clsund]

hahaha. Everything looks different when put into perspective doesn't it?