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catherine peck - 6 years ago

So for a 55 gallon simple setup lights skimmer filter heater etc how much would that cost

catherine peck - 6 years ago

Have you got Samsung s6 edge I have

Imusic Artist direct - 7 years ago

How did you make the black canopy and lower cabinet area, i like it its flush... or what type of material is it? What it already finished? I cant seem to find it in your videos?

muffemod - 7 years ago

We dry trickle filter!!! :)

J J - 7 years ago

Ahh well done mate! Wishing you all the success! Defo doing the right thing, the world has enough truck drivers ;)

the green man - 7 years ago

it would be interesting to know your electric bills, and the cost of additives , feed etc every month.

Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago

+Ben Astle £7500 ish now

vikinglord13 - 7 years ago

Aaron,
How much work on the tank did you do yourself?

catherine peck - 6 years ago

vikinglord13 he doesn't do water changes

Jase Kevens - 7 years ago

Question on that Ca rx Kamoer. I have the same unit for my reactor and was wondering how to mate them. I like that clean looking RO tubing you used. Can you tell me what fitting connected the Kamoer tubing to your RO tubing please ?

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JJ Aquariums - 7 years ago

what all that in USA money

Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago

+JJ Aquariums Ask google

bongwater4200 - 7 years ago

Dang a 7 foot tank for only 1000 bucks. That's one hell of a deal

Burger Craft - 7 years ago

1000 Pound which is 1300 usd

Scott ta - 7 years ago

expensive hobby, but well worth it.
great video

mallo _man95 - 7 years ago

holy moley that tank cost $9202 in AU money

JAG sixtyfive - 7 years ago

For 5.5 Grand, I reckon you've done a bloody good job!!!

JAG sixtyfive - 7 years ago

Some people will pay that for tank alone! So I reckon you've done an amazing job. FWIW I have been out of reef keeping for 4 years now, and just thinking about getting back into it again. Just doing my research etc at this stage, but want something that the kids can get involved in, within reason. So I thought about a shallow reef tank whereby they can easily see what's going on in the tank. Nothing too big, probably around 48Lx27Wx16H, so I'll be getting a few quotes from tank and cabinet manufacturers in the new year. Merry Christmas to you by the way and a prosperous new year I hope.

Aarons Aquarium - 7 years ago

+JAG sixtyfive Thank you

Franklin Michael - 8 years ago

Awesome video, not too many people make video explaining how much everything costs, just one question, how much was the sand? And are the sumps included in the 1220 pounds for the tanks?

Franklin Michael - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium Oh just 2 bags? I thought it would have been much more, thanks for the quick reply and your tank is looking awesome and I'm really enjoying the videos, thanks a lot.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Franklin Michael Sand was £25 a bag I uses 2 bags. The sumps I got for free so aren't included in the price.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+The crusty gamer lol

Jiren The savage - 8 years ago

i see why you call it the wife, it sucks you out your money just as much as an actual wife LOL

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Marcel Rodriguez lol that's it.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Marcel Rodriguez lol that's it.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Marcel Rodriguez lol that's it.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Marcel Rodriguez lol that's it.

simpleAI - 8 years ago

you should put a decal on the wife saying the wife

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+simpleAI Yeah I will be doing once the boards are on.

Moody Laff - 8 years ago

where bouts you from bro? sound like a midlands guy

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Moody Laff Manchester pal

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Castellano702 - 8 years ago

hey bud i'm watching your channel from Las Vegas Nevada ..and i wanted to know what do you use to treat ich . the white dots on the fish ?..i normally add garlic and ginger to their food .

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Castellano702 Simply feed a variety of foods. If they don't seam interested in eating try adding garlic to help stimulate them.

Castellano702 - 8 years ago

i did just looking for the right pump to use on it .. thanks .. also you have any other tips on what to feed the fish to keep them healthy? i have alot of triggers and tangs .. i have some videos of my tank on my channel

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Castellano702 now that is a challenge. A highly effective UV Steriliser sounds like an option. That will start to kill the parasite in its free swimming stage. If your fish are healthy it will be very difficult for the parasite to feed on them causing a few to die. That combined with your UV could help reduce the numbers

Castellano702 - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium tell me about it I have a 1,000 gallon tank. and it's impossible to catch my fish in order to quarantine them in coopermain.. I need to find a way to get rid of ich without using coopermain

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Castellano702 That just stimulates the Fish to eat but has no effect on the Parasite itself. Normally I'd use Polyp Lab Medic to kill the parasite in its free swimming stage. But due to the size of my tank that has proved to be very costly.

John Zimm - 8 years ago

OK, I can't take it any longer, I have to ask, but I don't want to ask, because of the answer I might get. What is your backup plan, I case of a power outage!?

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+John Zimm Panic! Haha only kidding. I'm going to be getting a UPS

Ben - 8 years ago

320 gallon not 420 just google aquarium calcType in the dimensions says 327 minus glass width So about 320 post facts please

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Ben 420 total water volume including the sumps

chris maldonado - 8 years ago

How are you enjoying the ultra reef overflow? I really like the sleek and low profile design but do they do a good job in cycling the water from the main tank too the sump. I wish they sold something like that here in the states. I hate overflow boxes and how they clutter up a tank. Congrats on the tank look amazing so far.

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

What do you think of plywood tanks for marine ive been looking in to building my own ( my husband is a joiner ) the size im looking at is 8ftx3ftx3ft works out at 538 gallons it will only have glass at the front as the tank will built in i have a 4x2x2 old tank which I could use as a sump

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium ok thanks I've seen yours and it's fantastic but there's no way I can afford a glass one

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby I've got no experience at all with plywood tanks so I can't help I'm afraid

Peter Davies - 8 years ago

There is so much you didn't cost. Cost of the sumps themselves, salt, sand, Polyp Lab Medic, heater(s), do you have an auto top up etc etc. There will be tons of equipment you use with the tank as well. It is endless... I know!!! :-)

Peter Davies - 8 years ago

Cool. I wasn't having a go, I just know from experience that it costs a lot more than you think as you always forget a pile of stuff you have spent money on!

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Peter Davies I know but the video was already long so I'll do a part two

Skullthrax - 8 years ago

Dude I'm glad someone likes Sohal tangs as much as I do.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Skullthrax They are one of if not the best Fish in our hobby in my opinion. I am biased though.

goxcpre - 8 years ago

All of this and no controller. Crazy dude!

goxcpre - 8 years ago

Well I love the build! Can't wait to see!

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+goxcpre That will come. It's not a necessity right now.

Bryan Delgadillo - 8 years ago

Lmao #420

Jeetendra Prasad - 8 years ago

mate, I wish my cost could be anywhere close to yours...om envious. a 470gal tank is costing me $5500CAD alone...and yes my wife just raised her eyebrows in her sleep.

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brian winterburn - 8 years ago

Top video, is there a age limit on the comp foe the 16 gal tank.reason i ask is my son and daughter want to enter the comp.

brian winterburn - 8 years ago

yeah that's not a problem ,thanks

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+brian winterburn No mate. There just will have to be an adult available to accept delivery.

j03yYunG Aquariums - 8 years ago

lol, not bad. I guessed over $5k without stock before you started the build.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+j03yYunG Aquariums I missed a lot out as well. I'll have to do a mid week update to finish it off.

NYCity Cichlids - 8 years ago

Yeah I'll just keep watching your reef tank on YouTube. With the HD resolution, it's like it's my own tank at home. Ha!!!

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+NYCity Cichlids Haha. A lot cheaper as well.

Rad Perez - 8 years ago

Thanks for the breakdown and as always great vid brother.... I am sure more to come....

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Rad Perez Oh yes lots more to come.

D Godfrey - 8 years ago

sorry about your white cheek tang mate

Rotter Tube Reef - 8 years ago

Great video! so sorry to hear about the white cheek tang. tank looks beautiful. what are you using to treat the whitespot in the tank?

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Rotter Tube Reef Polyp Lab Medic pal

Imran Khan - 8 years ago

Sir one pound equals 89.6 in inr .then you have spent 5541.95 pounds it means in inr you have spent 4,96,558.72 .my god

7catstied2gether - 8 years ago

I set up a 120g+45g sump for <$1000 CAD (not including fish)

Ebay Guru - 8 years ago

great video great cost .. you forgot the sump and refugium.. and water and salt.. lol thats a lotta salt.. only minor but would make it nearer 6k. So.. a 6k harley D or a wicked marine tank.. ummmmmm... harley would be less hassle ...lol but more enjoyment from the tank me thinks.. once a biker always a biker.. look forward to the next video.. the water change ;o))

Adrian Wayne - 8 years ago

Where did you get Sander Ozonizer Certizon C50 from

Adrian Wayne - 8 years ago

Thanks

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Adrian Wayne I got it from Aquarium Cabinet Solutions in Doncaster

Jason Brooker - 8 years ago

interested to now what youre monthly running costs are great vids by the way

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+PsychedelicBabe lol yeah it's probably best. Ignorance is bliss

gavin reynolds - 8 years ago

Did you mention the price of the two sumps and heater?

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+gavin reynolds I didn't. The sumps I got for free. I've got a few more things to mention in next week's video.

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

Great video! The number got a lot bigger when i converted it dollars 7336.99. A lot of people don't like to talk about money in this hobby it's taboo some how. I think its important for people to know how much a system like this cost.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+MileHighReefers Yes I thought the same. It may put a few people off but this is a large aquarium with all new equipment so it will have a high price tag.

Dannys Fishtanks - 8 years ago

So basically your whole tank is about a down payment for a car here in the US lol can't wait to see what you do in the future!

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Dannys Fishtanks are you back making videos?

Dannys Fishtanks - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium been busy with school and work man. I've gotten ride of most of my tanks and just kept a shrimp and jbj 28 gallon saltwater tank

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+CJ'S AQUARIUMS lol

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Dannys Fishtanks Dude where you been. Nice to see a comment from you.

CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 8 years ago

Damn near a house down payment! lol

Seaside Reefer - 8 years ago

I personally thought it would have cost more. :)

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+bigmanscottd There's more to come next week pal. I missed a lot out lol

Mat's Pets - 8 years ago

Hi Aaron :) aren't you worried that all the good stuff from your refugium (rotifers etc) will be skimmed out by your skimmer when it enters the secund sump? The tank looks nice by the way!

Mat's Pets - 8 years ago

Okey now I see! Great filtration man!

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Mat's Pets no because the overflow pipe from the Refugium bypasses the skimmer section and goes straight into the centre.

Greg Garrett - 8 years ago

the refugium return is in the chamber after the skimmer ;)

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+NEMO20G lol

dm002a8686 - 8 years ago

I would get a chiller mate. Mine is on a lot in the summer.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+dm002a8686 Waste of money for me pal. Not once this summer has mine gone over 27c

dm002a8686 - 8 years ago

Great update. You forgot to price sand and heater.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+dm002a8686 Yes I left a lot out of this one. Just didn't have enough time. I'll update the cost next Sunday.

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MK Reefer - 8 years ago

excellent thanks for sharing

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+ChrisTwo4 Hobbie, Music and Dance Channel Yeah I remember when my dad brought me home a Tshirt and it was something like $2000 JA

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+ChrisTwo4 Hobbie, Music and Dance Channel Things are a lot more expensive over here though so you would probably be able to do it cheaper.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+OneGuyAndHisFish Chilling lol. That's where he goes when Jef is being a D*#K. It's his safe zone.

Roddy Warren - 8 years ago

Wow you've got a bargain there, I stopped counting how much mine cost when it touched £7000 and mines only 450 Ltrs :-0

Roddy Warren - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium it will be worth it in the end though ☺ Great videos by the way, entertaining and helpful im looking forward to more.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Roddy Warren I missed a lot out of this video so the price will go up some more

Bay Area Reefs - 8 years ago

You only have 132 pounds for a 420 gallon tank like I asked before are you worried that's not enough for that size of a tank , I think you will be dealing with a few problems, maybe want to add more

Bay Area Reefs - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium nice that's good because it keeps your tank open , really nice set up bro

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Bay Area Reefs no because I have a large surface area in the sump thanks to the bio home media. Each block has a surface area of 2 Tennis courts

CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 8 years ago

yep you made it official for me... that tank would cost me $7300 bucks at this point in the us... converting pounds to dollars made it way wayyyy worse... I may do one of these on my JBJ tank just for comparison... and finish with Ill never upgrade because of Aarons Aquariums LOL

CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 6 years ago

Aarons Aquarium one year later I upgraded to a tank that cost even more lmao

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+CJ'S AQUARIUMS lol. That would be a cool comparison video you. Know. Your tank many people would kill for so I know they would love to know how much it costs to create it.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+fin time Lol

Neil Gooders - 8 years ago

Great vid Michael. When will you be putting the sides on your stand.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Neil Gooders It should be in the next week or two. I want to do a big unveiling of the finished tank but I still have a lot to show before then.

Phil Mccoy - 8 years ago

Tanks looking great mate and expected the price to be a lot higher.

Phil Mccoy - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium happy days mate look forward to future updates. Can't wait to see how this tank turns out in a year or so. Will be stunning

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Phil Mccoy I will still go up as I've left a lot out. I'll update the cost next week.

dkdh - 8 years ago

Do you not have any CUCs? And the cost for them? So interesting to compare the cost between UK and here in Norway and helpful!

AcuaTV - 8 years ago

Good info, you forgot to take into account the man hours spent on designing the tank, filtration system and the extra support you added to your floor lol. Congratulations, your tank looks awesome! By the way, the tank was really cheap compared to what I can get it here in Seattle! I'm looking into upgrading ,one after my crash.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+AcuaTV I couldn't fit everything in on this one so I'll update the cost next week.

Aquatic Tanks By MJ - 8 years ago

are you going to add copepods?

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+tom john Yes. I'll be adding them to the Refugium section.

MK Reefer - 8 years ago

another quality vid, this tank is cool. what soft ware do you use to edit your videos.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Andy Ball I used adobe Premier Pro pal

Anthony Ragan - 8 years ago

So, total cost in US dollars was over $7,300. You are my hero. Won't work in my apartment, though. Landlord might object to it crashing through the floor... BTW, when medicating for white spot, do you add the medicine to the sump or straight into the tank?

Big MacMik3 - 8 years ago

well when there is two options one is going to be better most likely

William Duong - 8 years ago

dont see why you wouldn't or couldn't add it straight to the tank

Big MacMik3 - 8 years ago

I was wondering as well.

Corey Hecker - 8 years ago

Your tank is incredible, but I don't think my wife will go for it. I'll just enjoy yours.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Corey Hecker Haha

Joe's Reef - 8 years ago

Don't let the real wife watch this video or you'll be selling the tank to pay for the divorce attorney. Lol Awesome and well thought out system best of luck to you.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+JVS Reefs lol

Flick - 8 years ago

How much will this set up cost you a month ? Electricity, water, salt mix, etc?

Julia gatto - 8 years ago

Fish keeping is a labor intensive hobby and some people don't realize that. However, when you work hard, it definitely pays off. The tank looks amazing!

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Julia gatto Thank you.

Mike Lemming - 8 years ago

Ballin..

Thong Nguyen Trung - 8 years ago

nice setup, I don't see chiller?

Thong Nguyen Trung - 8 years ago

thank :)

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Thong Nguyen Trung I don't need one in this country. It never gets that warm.

Aquatasy - 8 years ago

It's so nice to see a man so committed to his "wife". You pamper her well. LOL!

In all seriousness, it is an amazing set up.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Aquatasy Thanks buddy.

Gianpaolo DiRisio - 8 years ago

He forgot the sump it's self like the glass part

Ruben - 8 years ago

Wow thats $7303.90 in us Dollars. Your tank build looks really good.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+dudepros WOW!

dudesreef - 8 years ago

That's $9620 in Aud, Australia hates reef tanks clearly.

Ruben - 8 years ago

+John's Aquatics I just use another calculator for UK to us dollar and now I got $7298.59 I'm getting different number with different calculators. lol

Ruben - 8 years ago

+John's Aquatics I use Google the UK to US conversion and that's what it calculated.

John's Aquatics - 8 years ago

It's actually around $7335.05

scsmithx7 - 8 years ago

Who did you get the aquarium from and how much was just the aquarium

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+scsmithx7 The Aquarium was built by Fit Filtration and it was £1220 / $1614.84 us

scsmithx7 - 8 years ago

For your fans in the United States you should also break it down into dollars

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+scsmithx7 at the current exchange rate the cost would be $7335.16 us

John Zimm - 8 years ago

Can you do a video on what the Hana test kit does and how it works? Thanks for all the great info and entertainment.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+John Zimm Yes I'll look at making that video.

Ross Ellis - 8 years ago

Ambience $20.000

DWSDARIUS FISH TANKS - 8 years ago

Wow! Well at least the outcome is rewarding!

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+dwsdarius lol.

Elliott Lindsey - 8 years ago

awesome video Aaron, but what about the water/salt?

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Elliott Lindsey (MetalGamer) I'll add them next week. Some things you just take for granted don't you and completely forget about.

Dos Maiz - 8 years ago

1200 pounds for a 400 gallon tank? that's an amazing deal.

One Deep - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium So how many gallons is the actual tank?

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Dos Maiz (Twocorns) The tank itself isn't 420 Gallon. That is the total water volume including the 2 sumps.

Malawi Cichlid Amateur - 8 years ago

I did do an entry into the you contest. Lol great video

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Malawi Cichlid Amateur The way the tanks are built are to a much higher standard than normal tanks. Fit Filtration are of the best tank builders in the country. As with anything, if you want quality, you have to pay a quality price.

Malawi Cichlid Amateur - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium the tank price kind of shocks me and don't understand the £1200. I know it's just a glass aquarium but I'm looking at a 150x50x60 upgrade for my cichlids and this is gonna cost €190. What's with this tank that makes it cost £1200. I'm not right now but in the future going to have reef tank but not to the standard you have yours

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+john b lol

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+john b I forgot all about the water and sand. Somethings you just take for granted. I'll add them next week.

K-Town Aquatics - 8 years ago

Holy crap I am happy my wife was at work when I watched this video! There no way in hell I could talk her into that..... I have better luck talking her into multiple smaller tanks lol

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+K-Town Aquatics lol. Start working on the smaller tanks then I say haha.

that one guy - 8 years ago

for all of the U.S viewers, its $4,156.46

Sean Fleming - 8 years ago

I think you mean $7,336.17.

Wesley Forbes II - 8 years ago

Thanks!

T Surro - 8 years ago

What about the sand and the salt mix for water??

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+OJ dude haha I've missed you. Has your boyfriend split up with you?

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+T Surro I'll add them next week. Some things you just take for granted and completely forget about.

Zpex - 8 years ago

God I want the side chick ;/

Rogue Aquariums - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium That's true but at the end of the day, you can take a step back and be proud of your set up. it's only going to get better and better. you have great equipment Michael

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+NW Marine62 Yes I've found the prices here are a lot higher than the states. Working on My Aquarium Box I get upset everyday seeing what you guys pay.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+shawn craib lol

shawn craib - 8 years ago

It's usually just before I go to sleep I remember the price I tell my wife is only a third of what I spend . lol

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+shawn craib Lol its crazy how much it costs isn't it.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Ross Brown Yeah I was lucky getting it at this price.

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Ross Brown I bought it from a friend.

Mohamed Gaber - 8 years ago

is the tank water cloudy of it's the lighting making look cloudy?

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

+Mohamed Gaber Yes once I've got all the details of the build out of the way I'll do a full video simply for showing the Fish and coral.

Mohamed Gaber - 8 years ago

+Aarons Aquarium thats what i assumed your system looked great to have any cloudiness
Maybe when you add nee corals we get a close up video showing details too
Keep it up

Aarons Aquarium - 8 years ago

Its the blue light and the angle it makes it look cloudy. Its crystal to the eye.

Vinicius Spencer - 8 years ago

Parabéns.Lindo Aquário Marinho.Sistema Perfeito.

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