Reef Startup Budget Calculator

Estimate setup costs by tank size and tier.

This is a very rough planning estimate to show how costs add up. Saltwater reef tanks are often far more expensive than freshwater systems (sometimes 10x+), mainly due to lighting, filtration/equipment, salt mix, and ongoing dosing/consumables.

Display tank size (gallons) Build tier Include sump? Equipment condition Automation level Livestock style Sand depth (inches) Sand cost per lb ($) Live rock (lbs per gallon) Rock cost per lb ($) Planned fish count Avg fish price ($) Coral budget for first 3-6 months ($) Misc / contingency (%)

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