125 Gal Necesites

[LIflynn]

I just decided to get a 125 gal and i need to know how much its going to run me im planning on buying just the bare tank for 280 dollars and im using playground sand for substrate. i was thinking about just a plain iron stand and i just need the lighting i have the heater and filter already.so basically im just wondering how much lighting for the freshwater tank will cost and the iron stand i want to keep it at 350 dollars if possible and for the stand i was going to try to trade in my 55 gal bare with iron stand could anyone help with tricks to save money it would be much appreciated thanks

 

[shroob]

So you just need lights and a stand?

Lighting doesn't have to be expensive. I've read people use lights from hardware shops, but cannot recommend it personally as I have never done it. There might also be an issue with electicity close to water.

I've also seen people use breeze blocks for a cheap stand, probably cheapest method you will find.