01-07-2008, 03:49 PM
Hello folks,
I wanted to start a journal here but I am going to actually start two. I am doing a cost journal then a construction journal. I read a lot of journals on this site but few listed all the prices for everything and I thought it might be a good idea for a Newbie Like myself to see before jumping into the hobby.
Exo-terra tank 18 X18 X 24: $109.00 (on sale from $119.00)
Digital Hydrometer: $22.99
Digital Thermometer: $14.00
LECA(4 2.5 pound bags) $9.49 each total: 37.96
45 GPH pump (for drip wall) $14.25
pump tubing $4.95 (6 feet)
tube splitter (to attach to the pump at attach the tubing) $2.96 (copper)
2 foot PVC pipe (for false bottom construction) $3.97
fiberglass screening (for false bottom) $4.97 (48"" by 48")
2 bags Magnolia leaves (cause I like the way they look) $9.95.
3 pack of eco earth $9.99
FIR & SPHAGNUM PEAT MOSS MIX (10 QT) (mix with eco earth) $6.99
4 10X10 Tree fern Panels(backing) $29.97
Moss (to drape over rocks) 5.00
total investment so far $276.95
Still need to purchase the egg crate the silicone, the plants and the frogs and lighting so more to come. Pictures of the construction will be posted soon.
I hope this helps at least one person out
Mitch
I wanted to start a journal here but I am going to actually start two. I am doing a cost journal then a construction journal. I read a lot of journals on this site but few listed all the prices for everything and I thought it might be a good idea for a Newbie Like myself to see before jumping into the hobby.
Exo-terra tank 18 X18 X 24: $109.00 (on sale from $119.00)
Digital Hydrometer: $22.99
Digital Thermometer: $14.00
LECA(4 2.5 pound bags) $9.49 each total: 37.96
45 GPH pump (for drip wall) $14.25
pump tubing $4.95 (6 feet)
tube splitter (to attach to the pump at attach the tubing) $2.96 (copper)
2 foot PVC pipe (for false bottom construction) $3.97
fiberglass screening (for false bottom) $4.97 (48"" by 48")
2 bags Magnolia leaves (cause I like the way they look) $9.95.
3 pack of eco earth $9.99
FIR & SPHAGNUM PEAT MOSS MIX (10 QT) (mix with eco earth) $6.99
4 10X10 Tree fern Panels(backing) $29.97
Moss (to drape over rocks) 5.00
total investment so far $276.95
Still need to purchase the egg crate the silicone, the plants and the frogs and lighting so more to come. Pictures of the construction will be posted soon.
I hope this helps at least one person out
Mitch