ok, thanks for all your replies. i checked into ita bit and there's a couple of places that sell a 55g starter kit for about 200-250. so i'll either do that or build a small tank in preparation for the big one. by small i mean 100g or so. i'll probably go for the 55 just becuase of how cheap it is. once i get this tank i'll start a new thread with pics etc. and then probably in a few months look for the big tank DIY log. anyhow, thanks again. ps, it's a toss up between
A-Breeding JD
B-Breeding Salvini