QUOTE(cwl_ykh @ Apr 28 2010, 04:32 PM)
hello guys i read n saw some of your pics n feel interested with this... can any1 of you let me know how much will i need to get started with this hobby n what i need to take care of it?

Brother,
not to scare you... this hobby really cost alot...
i try evaluate some price for minimum equipment needed
Aquarium = RM20-30 for 2 Feet x 1 feet x 1 feet
Co2 = fire extinguisher type minimum RM150 + regulator RM65
co2 diffuser rm 18 mini type
Canister Filter = RM140
Soil = rm88 for 9 liter Amazonia (recommended soil) for 3 liter rm 34 or lower
Plant = we can give you free as starting ( i dont mind to donate you )
Light = PLL 55Watt recommended for 2 feet tank RM35 i can get from normal Lighting Shop....
Hard Scape = Rock RM 12 / kg or cheaper Rm5 / kg... road side rock cannot be use due to alkaline... except test with vinegar
Drift wood = rm 9 - 100 ++ depends on the branching and size...( normal wood can be use, you need to bleach it urself... tons of water needed and time and electricity for hot water boiling... )
well... this is the minimum price i would say...
actually dig rm1000 you can get nice whole set...
Lumpsum it up how much it will cause you..
anyway... this hobby costly
sorry my wallet burned... >.>