The tank that I just set up today... I got the tank and stand free from my brother. I used the live rock I have from the two tanks I just tore down. I bought new sand, lights, skimmer, overflow box, skimmer, plumbing, two new power heads, new test kit, I did this extremely on the cheap side. Oh and its a 45 gallon tank. I am into as i wright a little over $700 usd.