| Tank + stand | $250-400 |
| Filter (canister or HOB) | $100-200 |
| Skimmer (basic) | $100-200 |
| Heater + powerheads | $100-150 |
| Live rock | $200-400 |
| Aragonite sand | $30-60 |
| RODI unit | $100-200 |
| Initial saltwater | $30-80 |
| Test kits | $60-100 |
| Initial fish + CUC | $150-300 |
| Salt mix (5g/wk) | $8-12 |
| RODI water | $3-8 |
| Electricity (100-200W) | $15-25 |
| Food | $8-15 |
| Filter media | $3-5 |
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