"Stan Peterson" wrote in message
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| Hi All!
| Lastly, I still haven't got a clue about how much all of this might cost
| me, so I'd be really interested in hearing what you think my budget
| should be. (I already have the 100 gallon rectangular glass tank and
| stand with a matching canopy/top, but nothing else).


I've found a decent rule of thumb for reef tank cost-projections is to
figure anywhere from $25 to $50 per gallon for setup and stocking. Where in
that range you fall depends, of course, on how crazy you go with automation,
and the equipment and livestock you choose.

Kev