[smokinreefer]

thanks for all the reponses and offers for help. i really appreciate it.

i think i got everything under control now, everything is in my 20, my sump, my old 40 and a couple large tubs.

i went to look at some tanks earlier today and all i can find are 180s that are not predrilled, that is they dont have built in overflows. and i would really prefer a tank with built in overflows and euro bracing or 2 thin braces as oppossed to 1 large brace like my "old" tank had.

so i will be spending the next day or so trying to track down a suitable tank, order one, or possibly do a dramatic downsize.

but i will decide quickly as i am not comfortable housing all this livestock in impromtu housing.

again thanks for all your offers of help and support.