What is the monthly maintenance cost of a large FOWLR tank (1500 gallons & up) ?

[saltypuffer]

Those of you who have massive tanks can you tell me roughly what it costs you monthly to maintain such a large aquarium. I’m looking to potentially build a massive plywood tank down the road for fish only. I’m hopeful that since it’s a FOWLR it will only cost a fraction of what a true Reef tank would.

 

[alepop1211]

Those of you who have massive tanks can you tell me roughly what it costs you monthly to maintain such a large aquarium. I’m looking to potentially build a massive plywood tank down the road for fish only. I’m hopeful that since it’s a FOWLR it will only cost a fraction of what a true Reef tank would.

You might have more luck on a forum like monsterfishkeepers for this type of question. They might be able to give good advice even if water changes and some miscellaneous stuff costs more on the saltwater side.
I'm sure someone can chime in here but you may find some good advice there as well.

I'd also advise looking for an LFS that has a larger display. If you live in the NY metro area, some stores have large displays and can give you advice on the maintenance cost.

 

[Devaji]

curious about this myself...
as I would love to do the same.

lot of factors tho. electric costs, types of pumps used, salt used and amount of WC per month etc. etc.