Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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People get into aquariums because they think a fish is going to be an inexpensive, easy pet… not true! I found out fish are the cheapest thing on the shopping list and most aquarium setups cost at least $150-200. So, let’s talk about how to save money when you got no money.
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🛒 MATERIALS I USED
(As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from the links below. Also, I work for Aquarium Co-Op but do not receive commissions from their links.)
▶ Razor blades for algae scraping: amazon.com/gp/product/B000LEFZP0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=agamerswife-20&linkId=3622e3fcb044a121446f34f6cec789a2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
▶ Airline tubing (bulk size): aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-black-airline-tubing?variant=31808662110277
▶ Root tabs (bulk size): aquariumcoop.com/products/easy-root-tabs?variant=31766212804677
▶ Trio of quarantine medications: aquariumcoop.com/blogs/faqs/how-to-use-quaratine-med-trio
▶ Water test strips: aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-multi-test-strips

📚 RESOURCES
▶ How to Save Money on a Low Budget Planted Aquarium: youtu.be/iUUvqxDDPFk
▶ 10 Reasons Why to Shop at The Dollar Tree for Aquarium Supplies: youtu.be/OoDsgFwB3aE
▶ 13 Reasons Why You Should Shop at a Home Improvement Store for Your Fish Tank Supplies: youtu.be/oV9c5S_8_Jg

🦐 EXTRAS
▶ Instagram: instagram.com/girltalksfish
▶ Merch store: girltalksfish.creator-spring.com

EDITOR: Angela Guererro at angelaguererro.com

ATTRIBUTION
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0:00 Aquariums are a lot more expensive than you think
0:25 Tip #1: Get Used Fish
1:11 Tip #2: Find Cheap Substitutes
2:01 Tip #3: Buy in Bulk
2:36 Tip #4: Wait for Sales
3:23 Tip #5: Save Electricity
4:34 Tip #6: Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
5:34 Tip #7: Get High-Quality Products
6:28 Bonus Tip: Work for a Fish Store