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Cost of small fish tank setup and upkeep2007-11-24 23:11:05

I'm interested in getting a fish, but I was wondering what a new setup cost for a small fish tank and about what regualr upkeep is. Just looking for a ballpark estimate.

Answers:

Lets see..

The smallest I'd go with is a 10 gallon unless you want something really small with a betta (that would only be about $10-20).

The top fin 10 gallon kit is the cheapest way to go. Cheaper then buying it all individually.

10 gallon kit with out heater made for goldfish - $40

10 gallon kit with heater for tropical fish- $50

gravel and decor- $10 at the least. Can be more if you want fancy decor and plastic plants.

fish- depends on what kind you get. Community are the most colorful, hardiest and cheapest. $10-$40 depending on what you pick.

I wouldn't get goldfish for that small of a tank. They grow big, fast. But if you did do goldfish, I'd only get one. Thats $0.10-$10.

The kit comes with all the chemicals and food you need to get started.

Monthly cost (chemicals and food) - Not that much, it's gotta be way less then $5. The food will last you months if you feed appropriately. The chemical's going to last a while too. You only need to clean once a month.

One item that doesn't come with the kit that is a much have is a tank vacuum. The easiest quickest way to clean your tank. It'll cost less then $10 for a manual one. Have a store employee show you how it's used. It's simple.