you can find some good deals on craigslist or the buy/sell section. those are much cheaper than getting a brand new setup. just have to make sure there's no crack, chip and leak on the tank. I paid about $200 for a 180g with metal stand, the tank itself doesn't even have a scratch on the glass. there are good deals out there and you just have to find it. sometimes people are even giving out tanks for free just to free up some space.