[#1, #2, #3, #4, #11, #12, #13, #15, #19] Includes aquarium/tank/stand, filtration and spare pump, heater/thermostat, lighting and secure lid, spare/quarantine tank hardware, camera and mounts, secure server/hardware setup, DRM integration, and tamper sensors (hardware components of items 1,2,3,4,11,12,13,15,19).

[#18] One-time rapid-response / emergency replacement reserve recommended to cover catastrophic tank failure, specimen loss, or urgent replacement equipment/shipments.

[#14] Initial OPSEC/policy drafting, legal review, and signage for break-room classification and viewing restrictions.

[#22] One-time template statements/PR rapid-response retainer for minimal cover narrative in case of external mention/leak.

[#6] Administrative accession paperwork, transport/quarantine handling (one-time staff-hours/vehicle use).

[#5] Substrate, décor, initial water conditioners and starter bacteria (initial conditioning supplies).

[#7] Part-time aquatics maintenance labor (2–4 hrs/week at $20–$45/hr; annualized).

[#10, #16, #20] Routine veterinary/aquatic health checks, HR/ethics oversight and productivity monitoring (surveys/data analysis), and recordkeeping/incident documentation maintenance.

[#14, #17] Recurring refresher OPSEC training/enforcement audits and medical/legal liability / animal welfare compliance costs.

[#12, #13, #15, #19] Recurring camera/storage maintenance, secure-server backups/audit costs, DRM/license fees, and monitoring fees for tamper/occupancy alerts integrated with site systems.

[#8, #11, #21, #23, #2, #3] Ongoing consumables: food, test kits, dechlorinator, replacement media/cartridges, recurring meds/supplies for quarantine/sick-care, waste disposal, and small repair spares; includes small battery replacements.

[#9] Power/utilities for continuous operation of filter, heater and light (small annual electricity draw).