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[ScottyB]

That's assuming you just have fish, that doesn't even count if you decide to go reef instead or the truly astronomical costs of a reef/fish one.

very true. i've read of some people who's houses were damaged from Huricane Katrina losing over $15,000 worth of livestock and equipment to flooding.

that being said, if you are really frugal and check classifieds on craigslist and forums very often, you can start a smaller, but equally sweet reef tank on a sub-$300 budget.