So where did everyone sink their money before they caugth the reef bug??? - Page 3

Toddrtrex · 07/29/2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cveverly

I also fell into that money trap. I had as much money in stereo equipment as some people had in their homes.

I never got that bad, but I do remember back in college that my speaker cables cost more then a months rent.

scbrooks87 · 07/30/2010, 12:49 AM

Well for a while it was my motorcycle... I bought it around Feb, 2009. Never ridden a motorcycle before in my life. Started with a 2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R. 636cc engine.

Had just gotten done repainting it, took it for a test drive once put back together, less than a mile into the ride I laid it down... After a night in the ER, $750 in medical bills AFTER the insurance, and about $600 into repairing the bike myself instead of taking it to a shop... I have it running again, haven't been down since.

Now the reef bug has ahold of me and the poor bike sits in the garage... I wanna go for a ride!

-Scott

xtm · 07/30/2010, 01:31 AM

Photography for me. I have about $20K invested in Nikkor glasses, studio equipment and several pro bodies (mostly film) but to be honest I think I spent MORE with reefkeeping. With photography, you buy the equipment and you use it forever without any major costs (besides the film, fixer, and all that chemicals in the darkroom) With reefing, it's very common to spend $100 on a coral only to watch it die in 1 week. Reefing is a VERY expensive and risky hobby.

BFG · 07/30/2010, 01:57 AM

Nitro rc on road car 1/8 Serpent and 1/10 Kyosho. Spent a lot on their consumable parts.

zaheda · 07/30/2010, 02:26 AM

Almost all my money into car audio. I also competed 4 years in IASCA SQ 601+ class. Nice thing is I learned alot and the instalations myself.

miston · 07/30/2010, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by maynardjames

freshwater fish & koi pond
still have the pond, need to sell it. not keeping it up as well since i got the reef bug

How do u sell a koi pond?

Reef obcession · 07/30/2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by evokevin

my race car. problem is i still have the race car

(p.s. the race car is FAR more expensive then the reef)

yup me too. Still race and reef, but now even biger and faster

AaronM · 07/30/2010, 07:12 AM

Substance abuse (reefing is sooo much more rewarding!) and (still) parrots. Comical cute creatures!

jmccoya · 07/30/2010, 07:17 AM

Remote Control Airplanes for me.....Sold them all to fund my reeftank!

sirreal63 · 07/30/2010, 07:40 AM

I have spent my life in the pursuit of happiness. Fine dining, music, motorcycles, building real furniture, and cars. This one has been my money pit for many years, and still is, though I have more in equipment for the tank than I do this...

I showed this car for several years, got all the trophies I wanted, got tired of the politics of car shows and have devoted myself to my tank.

newtank · 07/30/2010, 07:43 AM

For me it was a fanatical obsession with Race bikes, building them, racing, going to AMA & WERA races,

$350 for track tires
$15g race fuel
$200 track fees
$250 hotel, meals, gas
$1000 to replace body work when I crashed.

that's just one weekend!
So after doing that several times and rebuilding bikes and my body I moved on but still ride...just cashed my first dear after 12 years riding street. Time for a another bike.

Then I went back to finish my black belt in TKD, so got the whole family in, took over my friends school, teaching the kids class, sunk a lot of money in tournaments, marketing the school, helping pay the bills all for the love of the sport, still love to suit up and get a good fight going...but now life has slowed down, gotten fat, sit on my couch and stare at fish tanks. Much safer!

Jason S · 07/30/2010, 08:01 AM

I got into reefing in college.... I did not have any money or hobbies besides drinking

Now, my money is split in between Whitewater Kayaking and Reefing as far as hobbies go.

Luckily, I have top notch gear for kayaking, so the cost is down to just the travel involved. Well, that is until I break another boat or helmet while bouncing off rocks

davocean · 07/30/2010, 09:16 AM

Previous money funnel for me would be this

But I still do plenty of this

Tate · 07/30/2010, 09:16 AM

Guns. Still have em, still shoot em. I just don't buy as many these days.

I've always been good with money. Reefing is something I do on the side and it doesn't break the bank. Also, guns hold their value - reef tank stuff doesn't.

RVANANO · 07/30/2010, 09:33 AM

My Datsun 510 and My BMW E34.... Ongoing. Although I did just sell my 510. And dumped a lot of the proceeds into my tank and my BMW....

chris1017 · 07/30/2010, 10:44 AM

my harley takes alot of my money.

orion251 · 07/30/2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by beastrx

AR-15 and being responsible with my money

My AR's and other guns still chew up a lot of my $$.

Allmost · 07/30/2010, 11:10 AM

women

but now they just come over and watch the reef :P

Skydiving weekly and skiing are still on going but those are different lol

RVANANO · 07/30/2010, 11:10 AM

Just sold my Colt M4

Already looking to replace with a S&W. Also want an H&K,glock or sig.

jakesalk · 07/30/2010, 11:13 AM

Rent

kv2wr1 · 07/30/2010, 11:15 AM

Custom made electric guitars and boutique amps.

Now I just have 1 custom guitar, 1 baritone and 1 amp.

nivenethan · 07/30/2010, 11:31 AM

Remote Control Helicopters....talk about a money pit!

LeGaCYWinZ · 07/30/2010, 11:49 AM

Well as to avoid any sort of infraction, I'll just say my money went to partying hard and women.

Now I'm in a long-term relationship and have a real job so reefing is how I get enjoyment...(although I do still party from time to time)

RVANANO · 07/30/2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nivenethan

Remote Control Helicopters....talk about a money pit!

Amen to that!!! I have a cheap'er one. It was like $300. My good friends have several that are huge and cost $thousands!!! They sure are cool to watch though.

Neogenocide · 07/30/2010, 12:13 PM

My all Carbon Fiber Century Predator was a real pain if you wrecked it. It was too dangerous not to replace the entire frame due to it being all carbon fiber. The chance of a stress fracture that is unseen by the eye couldn't been taken. Combine that with the 26cc gasser, and the carbon blades, it was a dangerous machine for sure. That one truely scared the s*** out of me when I flew it.

Scott

07/30/2010, 01:31 AM	#53
xtm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panorama City, CA Posts: 4,703	Photography for me. I have about $20K invested in Nikkor glasses, studio equipment and several pro bodies (mostly film) but to be honest I think I spent MORE with reefkeeping. With photography, you buy the equipment and you use it forever without any major costs (besides the film, fixer, and all that chemicals in the darkroom) With reefing, it's very common to spend $100 on a coral only to watch it die in 1 week. Reefing is a VERY expensive and risky hobby. __________________ Function before fashion Current Tank Info: 120g SPS Tank (48x24x24)

07/30/2010, 01:57 AM	#54
BFG Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 700	Nitro rc on road car 1/8 Serpent and 1/10 Kyosho. Spent a lot on their consumable parts. __________________ If you've learnt, teach. If you have, give.

07/30/2010, 07:40 AM	#60
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	I have spent my life in the pursuit of happiness. Fine dining, music, motorcycles, building real furniture, and cars. This one has been my money pit for many years, and still is, though I have more in equipment for the tank than I do this... I showed this car for several years, got all the trophies I wanted, got tired of the politics of car shows and have devoted myself to my tank. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

07/30/2010, 08:01 AM	#62
Jason S Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 555	I got into reefing in college.... I did not have any money or hobbies besides drinking Now, my money is split in between Whitewater Kayaking and Reefing as far as hobbies go. Luckily, I have top notch gear for kayaking, so the cost is down to just the travel involved. Well, that is until I break another boat or helmet while bouncing off rocks __________________ "The above post is my opinion only, and is in no way meant to belittle, flame, or otherwise insult anyone unless previously stated" Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon SPS Dominant T5 mixed reef and a 29 Gallon Biocube with Soft Corals, LPS, and various other polyps.

07/30/2010, 09:16 AM	#63
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Previous money funnel for me would be this But I still do plenty of this __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

07/30/2010, 12:49 AM	#52
scbrooks87 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 206	Well for a while it was my motorcycle... I bought it around Feb, 2009. Never ridden a motorcycle before in my life. Started with a 2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R. 636cc engine. Had just gotten done repainting it, took it for a test drive once put back together, less than a mile into the ride I laid it down... After a night in the ER, $750 in medical bills AFTER the insurance, and about $600 into repairing the bike myself instead of taking it to a shop... I have it running again, haven't been down since. Now the reef bug has ahold of me and the poor bike sits in the garage... I wanna go for a ride! -Scott

07/30/2010, 02:26 AM	#55
zaheda Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 674	Almost all my money into car audio. I also competed 4 years in IASCA SQ 601+ class. Nice thing is I learned alot and the instalations myself.

07/30/2010, 07:12 AM	#58
AaronM Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 480	Substance abuse (reefing is sooo much more rewarding!) and (still) parrots. Comical cute creatures!

07/30/2010, 07:17 AM	#59
jmccoya Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gahanna, Ohio Posts: 343	Remote Control Airplanes for me.....Sold them all to fund my reeftank!

07/30/2010, 09:16 AM	#64
Tate Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri Posts: 388	Guns. Still have em, still shoot em. I just don't buy as many these days. I've always been good with money. Reefing is something I do on the side and it doesn't break the bank. Also, guns hold their value - reef tank stuff doesn't.

07/30/2010, 09:33 AM	#65
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	My Datsun 510 and My BMW E34.... Ongoing. Although I did just sell my 510. And dumped a lot of the proceeds into my tank and my BMW....

07/30/2010, 10:44 AM	#66
chris1017 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 110	my harley takes alot of my money.

07/30/2010, 11:10 AM	#68
Allmost Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 8,161	women but now they just come over and watch the reef :P Skydiving weekly and skiing are still on going but those are different lol

07/30/2010, 11:10 AM	#69
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Just sold my Colt M4 Already looking to replace with a S&W. Also want an H&K,glock or sig.

07/30/2010, 11:13 AM	#70
jakesalk Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Haslet tx Posts: 144	Rent

07/30/2010, 11:15 AM	#71
kv2wr1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 498	Custom made electric guitars and boutique amps. Now I just have 1 custom guitar, 1 baritone and 1 amp.

07/30/2010, 11:31 AM	#72
nivenethan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 251	Remote Control Helicopters....talk about a money pit! __________________ Darren Current Tank Info: 300 gal *******, 8 AI Sol White, 100 g lps tank tied to main system w/ 2 Radions,BK SM300, Apex, Geo 624 Ca, Avast kalk stirrer, BRS jumbo GFO, BRS Jumbo Carbon, lots of ColeParmer peristaltic pumps, 2MP60ES, 2MP40ES, 250 gal MRC custom sump

07/30/2010, 11:49 AM	#73
LeGaCYWinZ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 151	Well as to avoid any sort of infraction, I'll just say my money went to partying hard and women. Now I'm in a long-term relationship and have a real job so reefing is how I get enjoyment...(although I do still party from time to time) __________________ "To try to please people is an endless chasing of one's own tail. That's not very satisfying, so we do what we like and that satisfies us. When it does work out, its a bonus, really." ~ Wayne Coyne Current Tank Info: 29g, 20L sump/fuge, 175w MH, E-shopps PSK - 75 skimmer, SEN500 return pump

07/30/2010, 12:13 PM	#75
Neogenocide Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 851	My all Carbon Fiber Century Predator was a real pain if you wrecked it. It was too dangerous not to replace the entire frame due to it being all carbon fiber. The chance of a stress fracture that is unseen by the eye couldn't been taken. Combine that with the 26cc gasser, and the carbon blades, it was a dangerous machine for sure. That one truely scared the s*** out of me when I flew it. Scott

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