6 replies to this topic

[SiF n00b]

hey guys.
im 15 and im really into this hobby eh, cant think of nething better or more rewarding htan waking up and finding some newly born fishies
neways, i ahve 5 tanks, and im planning on getting up to 9 in the next few months. only problem is, do u guys find that cabinets and stands are drastically overpriced? i sure do. although im only a kid and dont have much moneyh, i cant afford the 500 bucks vebas wants for a cabinet. nehoos, ive gone out and spent a whole 50 bucks on wood "hey big spender" to try and save 450:P. itll be stronger than the others so my olds wont go crazy if it collapses . nwo that'd be fun wouldnt it .
neways, ill send u guys sum pics of it when im done, and we'll see how far that 50 buks can go eh
cathcas guys
enjoy ur weeks
justin

[00 Electric 00]

Justin just a helpful hint

There is more shops then Vebas that sell fish cabinets and stands

[SiF n00b]

hahah yeah cheers dude, its jsut i dun ahve discount at ne other shops
thanx electric
catchas dude
justin

[mystic]

Hi
I totally agree that the cabinets are overpriced, I have thought about trying to make a DIY cabinet. But prices for wood are going to cost more than $50. Keep us updated on how you go and how much everything costs in the end . What size cabinet are you making? Check this cabinet/canopy looks real nice.

www.cnidarianreef.com/capstand.cfm

Cheers
Alan

Edited by: mystic at: 1/4/04 11:33 pm

[mrseby]

just a couple of things to consider in DIY

1 make sure u cost all the goods in like nails,screws joints etc
2- make sure its a solid unit
3- make sure u factor labour cost

4- and most important
You have the skills to pull it off

I for one would love to DIY bu i have nor the time or skill

I am a @#%$ handy man !!!
So when considering DIY consider all the above NOT JUST COST OF wood
You will find that the actuall cost of DIY is not as cheep as u first thought

My only choice is to get best price for the unit i want
Good luck and be good to see pics

[mremants]

Huh!?!?! Labour costs of a 15 yo.
I don't think oppertunity cost principals would apply to this DIY.

[SiF n00b]

lol, at 5 buks an hour labour cost, i think im alright in that department
thanx 4 all the replies guys
justin