Starting a Float Spa: How Much Do Float Tanks Cost?

The latest craze in the spa industry is floatation therapy. Benefits are said to include relaxation, stress relief, improved sleep, and even pain management. With more and more people looking to try floatation therapy, savvy entrepreneurs are looking into the float tank equipment that’s necessary to start a float spa. Whether you’re looking to open a standalone float spa or add floatation therapy to your existing spa, keep reading for a list of the float tank equipment that you’ll need, and how much it’ll cost.

Float Tank

A discussion about float tank equipment has to begin with the centerpiece of your float spa—the float tank itself. There are two primary types of float tanks, a traditional tub-style tank and an enclosed pod that provides a sensory deprivation experience in addition to floating. So how much does a float tank cost? Float tank prices vary widely depending on the size and the features of the float tank or pod you want to buy. Expect to spend anywhere from $12,000 to $40,000 to buy each commercial-grade float tank needed in your spa.

Epsom Salt

Epsom salt is what you add to the water in your float tank to create a sense of weightlessness. Prices for bulk Epsom salt can range from $400 to $500 depending on the quantity of salt ordered and the supplier’s shipping costs.

Hydrometer

The hydrometer goes hand in hand with the Epsom salt. A hydrometer measures the density of the water and lets you know how much salt needs to be added for proper floatation. A hydrometer may cost $5 to $15.

Water Maintenance Supplies

Once you’ve filled your float tanks, it is important to keep the water in them clean. The following supplies are necessary to maintain the water in your tanks. The average combined cost for all these supplies is $50 to $100.

• Hydrogen Peroxide
  A 35 percent hydrogen peroxide solution is necessary to keep your float tank sanitary.
• pH Adjusters
  For the comfort of your customers and to prevent your float tanks from corroding, use pH adjusters to keep your water as close to neutral as possible.
• Test Strips
  Test strips measure the amount of hydrogen peroxide in the water and the water’s pH level. It’s especially important to track hydrogen peroxide levels to make sure that they’re are high enough to keep the tank sanitary but not so high that the water is likely to irritate your customers’ skin.
• Water Skimmer
  A water skimmer keeps your tank clean by skimming proteins and other waste particles out of the water.

The float spa industry is quickly growing, but it’s important to consider float tank prices and the cost of supplies before opening a new spa or adding the treatments to your existing facility. If you do decide to offer floatation treatments, be sure to.