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Budget Shopping List

Excluding decorations, I've picked out the most affordable products for both a DIY set up and a kit, and compared them both. As you will see below, the larger the tank, the more cost effective per gallon; with 10 gallon tanks being extremely cost effective vs 5 gallon tanks. Also, the larger the kit, the less cost effective it is vs setting up your own tank.

5 Gallon Tank

 
DIY
Kit
5 Gallon Tank
$10-$15 @ Petco
$31.99
Filter
$1.99 + $6.99 = $8.98
included
Heater
$11.29
$11.29
Thermometer
$2.29
$2.29
Substrate
$5.99
$5.99
Decor
-
-
Water Conditioner
$6.49
$6.49
Top
$9.44
included
Light
$15.99
included
Net
$1.93
$1.93
Total
$72.40
$59.98

10 Gallon Tank

 
DIY
Kit
10 Gallon Tank
$10-$15 @ Petco
$44.99
Filter
$6.99 + $6.99 = $13.98
included
Heater
$11.29
included
Thermometer
$2.29
$2.29 (do not use strip thermometers)
Substrate
$12.99
$12.99
Decor
-
-
Water Conditioner
$6.49
$6.49
Top
$12.57
included
Light
$15.99
included
Net
$1.93
included
Total
$87.53
$66.76

20 Gallon Tank

 
DIY
Kit
20 Gallon Tank
$20 @ Petco
$96.99
Filter
$6.99 + $6.99 = $13.98
included
Heater
$11.92
$11.92
Thermometer
$2.29
$2.29 (do not use strip thermometers)
Substrate
$12.99 x2 = $25.98
$12.99x2 = $25.98
Decor
-
-
Water Conditioner
$6.49
$6.49 (tiny bottle included)
Top
$15.73
included
Light
$15.99
included
Net
$1.93
Included
Total
$114.31
$143.67
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  • Koi Bettas
    • Bettas >
      • Line 🍒
      • Line 🍓 >
        • Line 🍓 F1
      • Line 🌑
    • Other Fish & Inverts
    • Buying Locally
    • ────────
    • References & Disclaimers
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
  • Betta Care
    • Ultimate Shopping List >
      • Budget Shopping List
    • Tank Setup & Cycle
    • Choosing a Betta
    • ────────
    • Food & Feeding
    • Diseases
  • Breeds
    • Tail Types
    • Body Mutations
    • Colors
    • Patterns
  • Learn More
    • Behavior & Misconceptions
    • Tank-mates & Sororities
    • ────────
    • ○ What is a koi betta?
    • ○ Is my betta male or female?
    • ○ Can my betta live in a bowl?
    • ○ Do bettas need a filter?
  • Shop Live Fish