<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13029248#post13029248 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raen
I know, but a girl can dream can't she!!!
I "can", but you know this is all "my" money, and I will have to save for some time. I am asking for stuff for my bday, ie the skimmer, and parts to make my fuge, so that will help too. Also I want to do the lights for a bday gift. I am REALLY loving the look of the pendants, but want to be sure what tank I want before I do that.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13030869#post13030869 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raen
I know, you are right. I just see deals like that and get really excited!
I have all rocks and shells in the cure tank. Just a HOB, and powerhead right? 3-4 weeks should do it, am I on the right page. I havent had time to check out the threads yet.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13031049#post13031049 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
I think the best thing to do first is to determine what you need in a tank.
Will it be inwall?
Will you have a fishroom?
Is the sump and equipment going to be in the stand?
Then get some dimensions and work out what is best for you. When you've done this get the biggest tank possible that you can house and afford IMO. Just my 2 cents.
I agree with Scott, Wait and keep looking everywhere they advertise used aquarium equipment. Places like newspapers, forums and friends. In our area there are multiple forums on various sites that sell equipment within a reasonable driving distance. I waited and waited until the perfect deal for me came up. I purchased my 120g with custom made stand and canopy(I replaced the canopy with a taller one my cabinet maker cousin made for me). The tank was drilled, with a custom overflow installed. IT's drilled for a closed loop that included a mak4 pump to power it, an Oceans Motions 4 way complete with plumbing for the CL return. It came with a 25g acrylic sump, Ampmaster 2700 Dolphin return pump, Seperate custom made stand to keep the 40"tall Euroreef CS8-4 monster skimmer next to the tank stand that was also included, All the plumbing, Heaters, power bars and misc odds and ends. The Skimmer was selling at the time for $1400.00 alone brand new and I picked up the 1.5 yr old setup for $1200.00 plus 8 hours time for the round trip to pick it all up.
I am going to take your advice and wait, keep looking and see what I can find. I am not in a hurry, our basement in months from being finished, so I have lots of time. 
Drilling tanks is very easy to do. I've drilled quite a few and even did Scotts 2nd fuge on my front porch in under 5 minutes. As long as you take your time and use alot of water to cool the drill bit it goes quite smooth. If this is something you're willing to try just ask and I'll give you some the tips and tricks. We have an LFS in our area that does housecalls for a fee but most glass shops will do it for for around $20 a hole if you take them the tank. Problem is most glass shops don't offer a quarantee that they wont break it. A drill bit costs between $10 and $15 and can normally drill 15 to 20 holes before they are junk if you take care of them. I use a cordless drill to make the holes.
