How Much Does it Cost To Build A Fish Room??

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Prime Time Aquatics

Prime Time Aquatics

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@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
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@danny95127
@danny95127 5 жыл бұрын
What is the material you used for the lids (sorry did not catch it in your video), and where you purchased it from?
@TMAquatics
@TMAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
It’s all relative. Some guys have expensive boats, others have snowmobiles, we have fish tanks. 😉👍
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I look at it the same way!
@YBZ_GIJOE
@YBZ_GIJOE 6 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more! Some people invest in hunting gear, going to sporting events, and the list goes on.
@denaemartin8422
@denaemartin8422 5 жыл бұрын
I love the way you said that lol awesome
@alef.f819
@alef.f819 5 жыл бұрын
This is true I have 3 tanks so far but only the best stuff I have spend over 5,000 in the past 5 years 😎
@mikem602
@mikem602 5 жыл бұрын
Lol my wife always complains about how much i spend on fish tanks. Luckily she has no idea how much I have spent on my firearms and ammunition. It doesnt even come close lol. 11k isnt bad at all for that fish room. Well done!
@TheFishNerd
@TheFishNerd 6 жыл бұрын
So much truth. I started with the goal of going as cheap as I possibly can and while I'm happy with some of the choices I made, there are other areas where I'm now planning on upgrading. Cheaper isn't always better.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see the work you do on your fish room!
@1mti
@1mti 5 жыл бұрын
It's always worth to spend that extra bit of cash on the fishes ... It's worth it and they deserve it !!!!
@LRBaquatics
@LRBaquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Worth every penny! Great video!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I think so too! : -)
@TheAxebitten
@TheAxebitten 5 жыл бұрын
I'm currently finishing my fishroom. Went the cheapest way possible. Still cost a few thousand dollars and only have x21 40 gallon tanks. But all things considered, I can't imagine myself not having one. Thank for the honesty and bravery on sharing this with us. Love your channel
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
You did well! Sounds like a nice set up!
@treeehrhardt4509
@treeehrhardt4509 6 жыл бұрын
Retired a year and a half ago. Had 1 55 gal tank. Now I have a 29, 75 and 2 10 gal tanks as well. Your video was an eye opener for me. Thanks!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
That's really cool! It's a great way to invest some of your time and energy. : -)
@edstaart8548
@edstaart8548 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I think what's most important when building a fishroom is if you can maintain it. Monthly costs can get you into trouble. That is something to consider carefully. Everyone can save up to buy a Porsche but maintaining it is often the tricky part. ( all costs considered). Great fishroom and awesome to see your dream has come true. Have a wonderfull 2019.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
So very true. That and the time it takes to maintain it.
@hmerchant3349
@hmerchant3349 6 жыл бұрын
Man that’s a lot of money. But it was worth it Jason. We love to watch your fish room and love your passion about the hobby very inspiring.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching!
@jcopadilla8068
@jcopadilla8068 6 жыл бұрын
One of the most under rated youtuber about fish keeping.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@raycin1664
@raycin1664 6 жыл бұрын
I was like you too as a kid, but outgrew it, I thought, now in my 50's, I went from 1 ten gallon tank to 17 different size tanks in the last 2 years, Great video Thanks Jason, I missed a lot of you fish tubers at 2018 Aquatic Experience, looks like it was a lot fun, maybe next year. Thanks
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Funny how it can catch up with us later in life. Hope to see you next year!
@Lantec62
@Lantec62 6 жыл бұрын
A hobby you share with your kids is priceless. Once they're grown and out of the house you'll realize what a fantastic deal you got for the money.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I agree completely!
@CarolynnMc01
@CarolynnMc01 2 жыл бұрын
I can tell you're happy with your fish room and all the tanks you have upstairs, too. I was actually surprised it was all way less than $20 thousand (excluding fish, plants etc). I have a 29 gal and a 16 gal. Just the plants cost me at least $300 because if one didn't make it, I'd replace it with something else. The fish don't seem to be much of an expense at all, but they are my favorite part! You ought to know I got a real deal on my trumpet snails because they hitchhiked in on a plant or two. Anyone want to buy some? LOL Have a great day and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
@ONEFUNFONE
@ONEFUNFONE 6 жыл бұрын
As a hobbyist for the last 30+ years, and being down and tankless these last couple years, I've been dreaming about coming back big with a new fishroom of my own. I've been running the numbers, and now having the wife and I just watch this video my guess of around $15k for start up again sounds about right. Thanks for the video, now the wife doesn't think I'm completely nuts now on my future plans.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
It'll be fun! You should document it even if you never post the videos (although it would be cool to see the process). It's interesting for me to watch old footage of my build and seeing fish I don't have anymore.
@johnglenham4099
@johnglenham4099 6 жыл бұрын
ONEFUNFONE .
@bguen1234
@bguen1234 Жыл бұрын
Did you build it? Is it still going? I have to resist over doing it and then getting tired of all the work.
@ronspersonaltraining4758
@ronspersonaltraining4758 6 жыл бұрын
Somehow, I missed this post until today. As your father I do remember those wonderful trips to the fish store(s) along with your brother Matt. I guess I never knew the impact it had on you but am glad it did. Back then I believed as a parent you need to find enjoyable things you can do with and teach your children about. That turned out to be T-Ball/baseball, baseball card collecting, camping and the outdoors, a pet - cat(s) by your mother’s choice, a backyard swimming pool and the neighborhood gatherings of friends, and of course some fish tanks in various shapes and sizes. In the later, I found colorful beauty, tranquility in viewing (most tanks) and the amazing ability to watch them grow while in many cases changing colors. The added joy about this as a parent is the continued gratification of watching (from a distance intentionally) as you have gotten your family/boys not only involved in these activities but have superseded my involvement and knowledge by a remarkable distance. Very proud of you and your boys for developing positive family functions and values. In closing, as TM Aquatics mentioned, the overall expense is somewhat irrelevant because it could have been spent on a couple of exotic vacations which lasted only a few weeks. So, don't beat yourself up about it, enjoy!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Those were fun times! Yep, there are worse ways to spend money. : -)
@Cgraseck
@Cgraseck 5 жыл бұрын
Oops! The light on my 75 gallon reef was $2200.00. With that in mind, $2400.00 for a whole room doesn’t sound too bad. Great video. Got to love those Jehmco pumps. Cheers, Chris
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
You made me feel better - that's for sure. : -)
@bradbrinegar1419
@bradbrinegar1419 5 жыл бұрын
i just ran across you video. good information. back in 03 i went all out on tanks. had to build a 2500sqft building to house them all. just got overwhelmed with all the work and cost of keeping it up. still got the tanks and the building. thinking about setting it all back up and making another go at it. wish i had some videos of it up and running but that was kinda before i was familiar with youtube lol
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
You could always take it one wall at a time and see how much you want to deal with. : -)
@pezpythons1532
@pezpythons1532 2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently building my first fish room, it's just an insulated shed with 11 tanks but it's only cost me just over 1000 so far, got all the tanks on Facebook with the stands and running some cheap LED cabinet lights and a cheap oil heater, everything's on sponge filters with one big air pump, real simple and budget but it works!
@betozamora7746
@betozamora7746 5 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first home and am planning to to create a fish nerds cave of my own. This videos just opened my eyes to the steep cost of fulfilling a fish fans dreams. Without a doubt I still have full intentions on designing, building, and enjoying a space as balanced as yours, functional, flexible, and beautiful . Thanks for sharing and including additional videos about the products/methods you used. I’m definitely subscribing. Great content.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you being here. I actually did mine in phases. In fact, just finishing up the last phase of adding tanks and then I think I am done adding.
@atfinthehouse8631
@atfinthehouse8631 5 жыл бұрын
Great video and I wish more people would break this down. Someone to do this for Reefkeepers as well. I’m running 9 freshwater and 5 saltwater at home and one of each at the office.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
I bet salt water would be shocking compared to this!
@jovhaln3715
@jovhaln3715 5 жыл бұрын
Had the same dream all my life too! Heck im sitting here watching your videos at 3:20 am! Shhh! I should have known most of us had that experience as children. So glad you made these videos, cheers!!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
That's co cool!
@Willy101975
@Willy101975 6 жыл бұрын
Great info for those thinking about going down the path of having a fish room. It costs lots of money to build and maintain it, but the end product is rewarding and well worth it in my opinion!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
It certainly was for us!
@trailblazer_bos2511
@trailblazer_bos2511 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason and everyone else at Prime Time Aquatics I really don't tell you guys and gals how soothing it is or how much appreciated it is to watch your videos of fish and all the peace it brings to our minds as military veterans (a lot of us with PTSD) you guys and gals really are bringing a lot of peace to us veterans and I for one want to say thank you very much FishFam peeps, you all really are our hero's by all the peace and serenity that you all bring to us everyday via the aquariums with so many beautiful fish swimming around in the videos, so much beauty and so much peace, I bet you millions that all military veterans here will agree with me, I hope you peeps know how much, truly, the fishfam really is to military veterans, so much better than any VA Hospital or VA Doctor, TRULY...GOD Bless you all, PEACE.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It's very nice to hear what we do helps others in so many ways. I appreciate you watching!
@michaelpohl348
@michaelpohl348 6 жыл бұрын
I actually was suprised it was "so cheap". I actually love the look of your room, the stands look nice, the lids and lights are nice, etc. I use to do photography for a hobby, and now I do photo/video full time. I'm also a competitive long distance Rifle shooter. It's not uncommon for guys to show up with a $15,000 setup, the RV they bought to go to matches, not to mention match fees and ammo ($6-8 a shot, .50BMG), and they go to like 12 a year! Photography is the same, easy to drop $10,000 into stuff that'll fit in a backpack. I've found even my friends that dirbike, or restore cars, or whatever, spend a bit of cash to. I guess it depends on your income, so it may be easier to spend $11,000 for some vs others, but again, for your quality level of a fishroom, I am impressed!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome perspective! That's kind of the way I looked at it as well. I could have bought a bike or a boat, but I thought I would use/enjoy this more with the family and so far that has been true. : -)
@mahzi2499
@mahzi2499 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. please make a video about fish room disasters
@robertsowinski164
@robertsowinski164 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for what you do. I got back into the aquarium hobby a couple years ago it was a garage sale 29 gallon tank. I wish I had a clue where I was going. 43 tanks rewired the house to accommodate the load, air plumbed around my family room, racks, stands lights! oh my God you're not kidding. I'm going to invest now in a good space heater get rid of 40 or so heaters I wish I had an original design in mind when I started this project I definitely would have gone Auto change system. I think I'm going to go stress out in the corner now about how much I've spent. keep up the great videos
@audrisampson
@audrisampson 6 жыл бұрын
Your efforts and money really show in your fish room. One of the prettiest Ive seen on my travels in YOutube land.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Audri - appreciate it
@growinginportland
@growinginportland 6 жыл бұрын
Yup. That sounds about right. I've spend close to 3 grand this year on 15 tanks, which includes, all that goes inside and outside. My PG&E bill is at $150 a month. Used to be $75. Will see what happens when I power-up all the new tanks I purchased last month. Lucky, I'm single for now. Sending positive vibes your way. Thanks for sharing.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
That’ll be fun getting everything up and running. 😀
@growinginportland
@growinginportland 6 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to it. @@PrimeTimeAquatics
@domingonunez4251
@domingonunez4251 6 жыл бұрын
Jason, One of my favorite video's. Thank you so much. My kids and I met you and your family at the AE. And your as real and genuine as they come. It was indeed a pleasure. Thank you.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
It was great meeting you! I appreciate you stopping by!
@TheFlores1987
@TheFlores1987 6 жыл бұрын
Very good breakdown. For me the most important thing to do when you start building the fishroom is to make sure you are on the same page with the missus. The second most important thing is to ask yourself whether you will have the time to maintain the fishroom as Jason said in his previous video. The third most important thing is to plan carefully and meticulously. I have done a huge mistake of thinking that the floor of my 2nd floor apartment would hold the weight of 13000 pounds (6000kgs). I was dead wrong and had to dismantle to wooden racks again to install IPN180 beams to support the weight. Well done Jason and thanks for sharing this video with us! Good luck for any future projects :)
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Good points!
@52morse
@52morse 6 жыл бұрын
Worth every penny. Great video! My biggest expense is heating. My fishroom is in a detached garage in N MN
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I could totally see that!
@trailblazer_bos2511
@trailblazer_bos2511 6 жыл бұрын
Agreed that cost is almost or if not more than a brand new car but for some of us who can't drive anymore or get a drivers license because of older age health problems(ie. PTSD and Siezures), the heck with the cost I say, my fish and shrimp help me relax and keep me so busy I forget about driving anywhere, who needs to be driving anyways with all the cracker jacks drivers license holders and stress from over populated and congested roads in America now adays, sorry folks just ranting here but back in my days you had to learn how to parallel park to get a drivers licence and now I have been informed you don't need to learn those techniques just for a license...I Love My Birds, Fish and Shrimp Pets, Thank You Jason for making videos that help us keep those pets a lot more happy and all humans with pets a lot better educated, Great Videos Always Prime Time Aquatics.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I see it the same way - lot's of ways to spend money, I choose to spend it enjoying living things that exist under water. : -)
@canadianaquarist5335
@canadianaquarist5335 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very informative. People need to see fish rooms like your’s aren’t all fun and games. They require a lot of money, time and work.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is certainly does require all of those things.
@breese4907
@breese4907 6 жыл бұрын
This channel is easily my favorite channel now, I look forward to your videos even more than the big aquarium channels! Keep up the good work man
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching. : -)
@pbk808
@pbk808 6 жыл бұрын
This is a great and tidy looking fish room! One of the best I have seen! So many fish rooms on the internet look junky and messy or so mismatched and it detracts from the beauty of the tanks with all the clutter about. Yes and again, this hobby isn’t cheap if you are all in, but this is a fantastic video. Subscribed!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you being here!
@bornfree3963
@bornfree3963 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jason for sharing your experience, completely agree with your reasoning on avoiding used/old tanks in setting up a large fish room like yours. As always, enjoy watching your videos.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've felt pretty good about the decision even if it cost a little more.
@jennifermartin4415
@jennifermartin4415 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing fish room. Love the couch in the middle. 2020 covid binge watch of prime time aquatics.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here!
@PebbleEbble
@PebbleEbble 5 жыл бұрын
First time here was Cory coop, then there was Andy Woods, now move over for mr mega beard. LOVE your bear bones honesty mate. Total legend. Please for god almighty keep this content coming brother
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
@tylynnorthup4713
@tylynnorthup4713 6 жыл бұрын
Adding in fish and even basic substrates is probably going to triple the costs too! You have a beautiful fish room! Saving up for the DPG at petco in order to start purchasing some 40 gallons!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Cool! Ya, fish and decorations can add up quickly. However, most of our fish came from clubs so the prices were drastically reduced. 😃
@titusgibson9914
@titusgibson9914 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I know when I had just one tank (125gal salt/reef setup) that it was pricey but an entire fish room WOW!!! One other thing that you might want to touch on would be the amount of time (approximately) one should consider investing each week taking care of for a fish room. Not to mention what do you do when you go on family vacations? Who takes care of the fish room? I really think I want to do eventually but will put more thought into the planning of all costs associated with to include backups and who I'd trust to babysit first. Thanks again and I really like your channel. Keep up the great job!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I actually did a video on how much time it takes to maintain our fish room. : -)
@jacksonfive5478
@jacksonfive5478 2 жыл бұрын
11 grand is not bad considering your setup excellent job looks amazing
@briansfishtanks
@briansfishtanks 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, stuff adds up quick. I've never added up the costs in my fish room, but this makes me want to.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Dude - do it! Would love to see that video. : -)
@anandpaluri
@anandpaluri 5 жыл бұрын
When you love something you don't feel burden of spending money on it. I more of a emotional thing than a financial thing especial for hobbies. I love your work and dedication for the hobbie
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@CaylorsReptilesAquatics
@CaylorsReptilesAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Accurate breakdown. I have to admit my biggest cost is fish. Having reached a point that rare and unusual fish are appealing, it's a true sickness lol Nice vid, thanks.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
That's too funny - I always have to resist the idea of traveling down that road, but it may only be a matter of time. : -)
@CaylorsReptilesAquatics
@CaylorsReptilesAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I still have my guppies, platies, danios, angels...well you get the idea. I also enjoy things I can rescue, CARES species, and exotics that I can manage. This hobby never gets old. @@PrimeTimeAquatics
@davidshearer567
@davidshearer567 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah - moray eels, sea horses, discus, coral - coral is expennnnsive…
@onasishernandez6875
@onasishernandez6875 5 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting a while for a video like this one....for some reasons most of the fish keeppers don't talk about this features, but it's important to know how much does it cost to stay in this hobbie .....I have only three small tanks (10 ,20 and 30 galons) and right now I'm around 600 dollars in costs ....I don't regret it at all, couse it' one of the most plesant thing that I have.....My family and my fishes....
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Ya, costs can add up, but doing it in stages certainly helps. : -)
@minhthai70
@minhthai70 6 жыл бұрын
This is the best topic ever and it's so often overlooked. Thank you for bringing up. Now I feel bad that I can go buy a new car if I didn't have my fish room. 😪
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have the fish room! : -)
@rymaccichlids5999
@rymaccichlids5999 6 жыл бұрын
Omg I don’t even want to think of how much I have spent thousands of dollars on my little fish room 12 tanks 400 gallons and it’s in my bedroom lol but I love it like you do great video
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I know! It adds up fast. : -)
@todddiedrich9106
@todddiedrich9106 5 жыл бұрын
You fish room is awesome. People always look at dollar amount on everything it’s not always about money. There’s certain things that everyone splurges on and everyone is different what ever it is and takes you away from the stress (zen) then do it
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Very true! Thanks for watching!
@littlenewby69
@littlenewby69 6 жыл бұрын
Some people spend eleven grand on ONE tank.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping me justify everything! : -)
@littlenewby69
@littlenewby69 6 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Hopefully one day I'll need you to repay the favor.
@shrisheel
@shrisheel 6 жыл бұрын
Yes. Check out how much Cory spent on his 800 gallon tank.
@mountcastlegarage5381
@mountcastlegarage5381 4 жыл бұрын
Been checking out all the aquarium channels recently as I’m getting back into the hobby after a 15 year hiatus. Loved the breakdown of costs and the room looks awesome. I know that exact feeling of my first trip to the fish store and walking into the fish room. I had that exact same experience. That was in 1976. I’m hoping to get moved out of Cali this year and go where I can get just the right house to have my fish room or fish house. I’m going to actually build all my tanks out of acrylic. I’ve subscribed so I can keep informed. Thanks for the great video.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Rob! Hope everything works out well!
@jc49fishniner4lif7
@jc49fishniner4lif7 6 жыл бұрын
Omg that's A lot of money but you know is worth it you have an AMAZING FISH ROOM i want to thank you for letting us enjoy it with you...keep up the great work
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's more fun sharing it with everyone. : -)
@bobbygsproaquarium
@bobbygsproaquarium 6 жыл бұрын
Wow that was an awesome video, an accurate breakdown! Same as me, I don't want to pause to consider the money going into the new larger fishroom.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Ya, it'll give you cold sweats thinking about it. : -)
@arielsicat5090
@arielsicat5090 5 жыл бұрын
i love your fish room. money can't buy happiness god bless and thanks for all the info...
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you watching.
@Fishtory
@Fishtory 6 жыл бұрын
Right on man, I always love seeing how everyone does their set up. Thanks
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks !
@michaelagostino3483
@michaelagostino3483 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Finally! A video about the REAL cost of a fish room. This (so called hobby I call it MY addiction) is very expensive once you get past your 3rd tank (I say this because once you get beyond your 3rd tank your thinking and buying bigger than 10 or 20 gallon tanks). MTS is sooo expensive and people don't realize just how much they have spent until they sit down and really think about it, or put it on paper and see the totals. So my 15 tanks (5-5 gallon Betta tanks, 3-20 gallon, 3-29 gallon, 2-40 breeders, and 2-75 gallon tanks) MTS addiction I figure has cost me around 5k so far. I think it is worth it, I love it. Problem is... I Need More TANKS! MTS never stops, your always thinking of a way to fit in just 1 more tank into the smallest of spaces.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I hear you! The more tanks you have the more fish you get! Haha
@mellewedin8221
@mellewedin8221 6 жыл бұрын
Man, thank you so much. Yeah fish rooms are not cheap that's for sure. I have invested about 3,000 into my fish room, well fish apartment. I live in a one bedroom with my girlfriend our puppy, kitty, 25 male betta's, and my 2 breeder tanks. I breed guppies, and platy's, I also breed mystery snails and I have 2 10 gallon tanks that have alot of snails. I have the filtration of life time on my my small snail tanks. I love sponge filter's. I think they are one of the best filter's ever. We love here in the 802.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a nice apartment fish room. : -)
@dennyclose6635
@dennyclose6635 6 жыл бұрын
Jason this was one of the best break down videos ive seen so far. Thank you so much for sharing!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@toddratson7526
@toddratson7526 6 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the information you provided. I also dream of a fishroom and while I am not at the point of my life where I can actually build one, I have been planning it for years. I was actually surprised at how low the cost was. I have friends who spend 10's of thousands on ATVs, motorcycles, boats and other expensive toys. None of those have the potential to earn money back so from a value point of view a fish room is a good deal. Besides my friends frequently invite me to come play with their toys and I would have a place to drink beer with them during shoulder the shoulder seasons. Love your vids - thanks for sharing.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
That's the way I look at it too - lots of ways to spend money. : -)
@micahedwards8476
@micahedwards8476 5 жыл бұрын
Great video and very thorough. One thing I noticed you didn't mention was food. Another on going cost, but again as others have said " totally worth it".
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
At some point I am going to do a video detailing the monthly costs and food will be incorporated in that video. : -)
@andrzejfurmanek
@andrzejfurmanek 4 жыл бұрын
Man,you are doing great job,keep doing what you doing, I'm really enjoying listening to you:)
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jeffreyleikachon1
@jeffreyleikachon1 6 жыл бұрын
so lucky to have such a beautiful fishroom! One day I will build one that is similar to yours! Thanks for sharing your experience!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you watching.
@pokefusion746
@pokefusion746 5 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Thanks for the info. My husband always asks "Do you ever add up how much you spend on the fish?". My answer -> "$20". Your fishroom is exactly what I want to do on our basement. I love it! Question. Do you know how many square feet the first room is (old craft room)?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
$20 is always a safe answer. Haha. I think it's around 12x12ish?
@thefishylife6823
@thefishylife6823 6 жыл бұрын
Your probably closer to 25 grand adding all the fish substrate and other things you forgot about!?! But like you said it's all a personal choice and at the end of the day it all makes you and your family happy and will continue to bring you Joy for years to come! I'm so jealous of basements , I live in Florida so basements are completely obsolete...lol
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
You could add a basement and it would also serve as your own indoor lake. Haha
@ladygrndr9424
@ladygrndr9424 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this breakdown! I was keeping a running total on how much I'd spent on fish so far (not even a proper fishroom, just a mild case of MTS) and I was shocked. I'd even bought all my tanks second hand, didn't buy or build stands (that's next), and have very common fish... but the plants have been killing me. And I've been killing some of them, which hurts :P Still, you're living the dream!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Some times it better not to know. Haha
@NYGOLD
@NYGOLD 6 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! I think we all know it's not cheap BUT we never added it up. You're a brave man. LOL
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Haha, thank you!
@kristenwinter8157
@kristenwinter8157 5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this video!! It makes you think about the whole planning of making a fish room. It was nice meeting Joanna, Kasha and you at the GCCA. The soalosi are doing amazing in the tank. They all accepted each other pretty good.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Kristen Kearby that’s awesome to hear! It was great meeting you as well!
@luckyp7256
@luckyp7256 5 жыл бұрын
So thankful for KZbin suggestions and coming across your page! I'm a disabled veteran that has gotten into the aquarium life for therapy for PTSD. I've been trying to figure out how to maximize space and efficiency and love your setup. I feel like a lot of this I cant do though because my tanks are in my bedroom and not a dedicated room due to space. Would you have any recommendations to make it work for a room since you have a lot more experience in keeping our little finned friends?
@luckyp7256
@luckyp7256 5 жыл бұрын
Side note...Your on camera personality and delivery is fantastic, not to mention very enjoyable. Keep up the great work and amazing videos!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Really appreciate you watching! Check out this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZfIg6mcrdqKn5I because it's this fish room is essentially in a bedroom-sized space. Before we had the waste water drainage system, I used a 5 gallon bucket and drained tank water into it. I put a pond pump in the bucket with a garden hose and ran it to a drain. That way we weren't caring buckets of water around and the system worked well. We could even drain multiple tanks at once. : -)
@krawlll709
@krawlll709 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I just started demo on my fish room. Its not as big and will be no more than a dozen tanks. But thank you
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@duckslinger999
@duckslinger999 5 жыл бұрын
Salty guy here, "Lights 2400 dollars for lights." LOL rookie numbers hahah :D Love your room.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine! Haha
@gabevisser
@gabevisser 5 жыл бұрын
Really nice video! Also interersting is to know how much it cost to run a fishroom. How much energie en water is used each year. Thanks for sharing this story.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@oatmealicious
@oatmealicious 5 жыл бұрын
Really puts things into perspective! Thanks
@DnASnakes
@DnASnakes 6 жыл бұрын
Great video I'm sure your number at least doubles with fish substrate plants and the cost to maintain the fish room not cheap either but you do have an awesome fish room love seeing it I will stick to my three or four tanks. Have a good day and keep the videos coming.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I want to start adding the cost of the fish. Haha
@DnASnakes
@DnASnakes 6 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics you don't lol
@mikehelford1164
@mikehelford1164 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual Jason! And great explicit walkthrough of costs and some of your planning, thank you!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike! Can't wait to get to your fish room soon! : -)
@s-moi3413
@s-moi3413 4 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot taking care of fish and told my hubby that it's a rich person's hobby.
@joestephens1506
@joestephens1506 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video, love the fish room. Thank you for sharing
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@oshanapinto1980
@oshanapinto1980 6 жыл бұрын
OMG!!! That was an awesome video. Very down to earth and completely relatable. I actually saw you from a distance at the Aquatic Experience but you seemed busy so I thought I would come back later and say hi, but when I came back I didn't see you around. Maybe next time.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I missed you! Hopefully next year. : -)
@laceytopmiller794
@laceytopmiller794 6 жыл бұрын
Yes the cost can add up very fast..I have found it to be a lot cheaper if you go ahead and buy everything you want in each tank as you get the tank instead of spending a few bucks here and there...I have 2 60 gals on stands , side by side and the cichlid side, I bought it all at the same time including the fish...700 bucks....sounds like a lot of the other one we bought a little here and a little there and we spend at least a thousand...we saved all the receipts..took us a year and a half to get it the way we wanted...I still haven't added them all up bc I know it's going to be way more than the 700 I dropped at the same time...your room is awesome and I'd say 11 gs well spent!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I know exactly what you are saying - I didn't something similar with the 150 gallon.
@kieroncraig3594
@kieroncraig3594 5 жыл бұрын
at 6 years old, my story began too. from 6 years old i really wanted a fish tank. but my parents didn't let me "because you have to empty the tank and clean it every week" we did have 3 ponds outside but i wasn't too keen. i wanted a fish tank. i just turned 20, got back into the hobby. (i was always interested in fish, but i was on the sidelines) i currently have 3 tanks in my bedroom and currently talking my parents into letting me get a 300gallon for the dining room downstairs
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Very cool that you're back into the hobby again! A 300 gallon would be quite the site!
@onecall6578
@onecall6578 5 жыл бұрын
Race car check, motorcycle check, fish room next up..... I think I’m going to have to sell one of the kids.... great vid
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Still, it's a great list. : -)
@QueAquatics
@QueAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just in time, I am getting ready to build a fish room in my basement :)
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
That's going to be fun to watch!
@johncameron4194
@johncameron4194 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful memory Looks great
@SteenfottAquatics
@SteenfottAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
I was the same way as a kid!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Such fun times!
@itotech7845
@itotech7845 5 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed to your channel. Awesome fish room. Keep up the great job. I love your enthusiasm and energy and specially how humble you are. Learning a lot. Thanks.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you being here.
@Mskittey
@Mskittey 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video you have inspired me to start my own fish room and my own channel thank you so much for the content you put out God bless❤️-Kat
@LonestarAquatics
@LonestarAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
One thing you can do instead of timers for your lights which will allow you to have more control and will be more low profile is to ditch the timers and get some Sonoff Wifi Switch Universal Smart Home Automation Modules. They will splice inline to the power cord of each light and they are tiny modules and super easy to install. You can get them on Amazon for about $10 maybe even cheaper on eBay in bulk. These have been tried and trued in the DIY home automation. This will allow you to set a global timer for all your tanks or individual tanks, set up schedules and routines and even give you voice control from Alexa, Google Home, or Siri. Better yet you can do it all from an app on your smart phone to program them or even turn them on or off manually without it affecting your schedule or routine. Possibilities are endless for how they can be used. The lights is just one example and probably one of the better examples. I agree those Finnex lights are good quality lights. Have them on a couple of my low end grow out tanks for plants.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
I'm going to look into that! I really appreciate you sharing. : -)
@LonestarAquatics
@LonestarAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
No problem my friend. Easy and simple way to do high tech cheap. I’ve done it on my QT’s and grow out tanks for plants. It has worked great. Working on relaunching my channel and getting that content up. Love your fish room and your videos. Keep them coming!
@spitfire5630
@spitfire5630 4 жыл бұрын
OMG, this sounds very familiar, too funny. At any rate, it looks great!
@freaklore
@freaklore 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent overview of everything. Thanks!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tonyhind6992
@tonyhind6992 5 жыл бұрын
Great info. All the best from the UK.
@kuvashanmandrie2733
@kuvashanmandrie2733 5 жыл бұрын
Your vids are awesome to watch very informative love them. Much love from South Africa!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching.
@bearibel
@bearibel 5 жыл бұрын
First time watching your channel!!! I would like to have a basement like yours!!! Definitely for me is the most relaxing work !!! Thanks for share 😊
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you being here. : -)
@thomaszaccone3960
@thomaszaccone3960 5 жыл бұрын
You are a genius. This is awesome. I will dream of a set up like this. ONE MORE THING. You need a back up gas or gasoline powered generator in case the power goes out.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thomas Zaccone That is certainly on my list of things to get!
@johnglenham4099
@johnglenham4099 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant fish house ,must say money well spent.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@june-uni
@june-uni 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. 😀 Haha don't worry, Joanna probably has spent that much on her crafts :). It's money well spent and it looks terrific!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Luckily she likes fish too. : -)
@patriciakloeppel9863
@patriciakloeppel9863 5 жыл бұрын
awesome videos this one is a must see and emphasize on, on a daily basis thank-you can't wait to see what 2019 brings you and your fish room journey
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Patricia!
@RichsFishes
@RichsFishes 6 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed watching this. Thankfully I didnt keep good enough track of the costs in my fishroom so I cant come up with a total amount spent!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
You're probably happier for it too. Haha
@cichlidguru1163
@cichlidguru1163 6 жыл бұрын
Your channel is amazing .love the work you put in and amazing content .need more subs
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, appreciate it!
@icegypsy99
@icegypsy99 5 жыл бұрын
When I decided to get back into the hobby I thought I was being realistic estimating $150 - $200 for the tank. Then i desided the kits were not what I wanted...things added up quickly. So many extras; water conditioners, the python fill system, master test kits, ornaments, fish food, gravel, filter, lighting, med kit... It's neverending! Over $400 before the tank. This was just one tank nevermind a room of tanks.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
That sounds about right for a decent sized tank including all the decorations. : -)
@monsterfishgal
@monsterfishgal 6 жыл бұрын
Love MTS. Money well spent. Another great Video.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 6 жыл бұрын
Ya, I have it bad. Haha
@ShaneZettelmier
@ShaneZettelmier 5 жыл бұрын
Shop lights work really well for a lot of things and less you’re doing some kind of exotic plant tank. Now you can get them in 6500 K and 10,000 K, on racks you can also do 8 foot lights and they’re really cheap for pretty good lights. Poly carbonate sheets used for green houses are pretty cheap and you really really good. Lol. But it’s all pretty expensive, especially if you’re just doing one, plants alone could cost you 100 bucks for even a small tank. Another big cost I found is travel, I don’t want to order fish online and get some sick fish with bad coloring, but there aren’t fish stores in every town anymore, I’ve got to drive an hour to get to Petco in an hour and a half to get to a decent pet store, and I can’t stick all the fish in there at once without huge ammonia spike so I’m going to have to make three or four trips. Lol. $$$$$. EBay helps a lot, sponge filters are cheap, I went with the corner matton filter but they had those double round sponge filters with the adjustable air tubes for three or four bucks apiece if you buy in quantity. I’m still waiting on the heater, fingers crossed on that, But I’m not gonna keep my house at 80°. Lol 11,000 is a pretty big chunk and the ongoing cost of the electric and water and maintenance and replacement parts is going to keep being expensive. I think if you’re going to do something like that either have to be rich or you’re going to have to be breeding and doing it to make some money. But it’s fun. Lol
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Good point about the travel costs for some people!
@StanTheObserver-lo8rx
@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 6 жыл бұрын
I got back in with my old,old,old,240 gallon. Only this time,I went with small fish and made up my mind no constant ties to the LFS like before with buying LIVE food every single week. Only,for that one tank with about 50 small fish...its a can of Tetra color flakes,Tetra color granules,Tetra shrimp wafers,Tetra dried black worms. Plus I thaw out one large shrimp per week..and it's fed in bits everyday. I only caught a break on a animal feed store that sells a high protein Koi food at a dollar a pound. Still,it adds up as the food seems to go too fast.ha. I like to feed my fish!
@christophermeadows356
@christophermeadows356 5 жыл бұрын
I do aquascaping on my tanks but the only thing I buy is substrate for growing but other than that I use wild plants from ponds and lakes here in USA Georgia and clean the plant before adding them and I only have 2 plants I have bought anubias which his big now and have 4 big sizes which I started from 1 stem plant and now have 6 African ferns which I also started from 1 stem plant but you can aquascape your tanks cheap if u use what u have in lakes and ponds around where u live o and including driftwood.
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