I would recommend a 50Gl minimum, with drip tray that holds the filter floss, and a the bio-ball chamber (or use pot scrubbers from dollar store).
Also here is a DYI example of what some do http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=102612
I used similar idea on a 55gl plastic barrel
Yap, firs tank and Green, and as I get money get another 6 high end Asian arrows- hey sometimes dreams do come true - but we need to try hard and stay focused....;) so I made budget plan and time-line on this project.
Well I am ordering Acrylic 450gl 96"Lx36"Wx30"H
Pick-up in spring -thanks for prices, at leas now I know I am not taken for a ride ($2400 tax included and money on a pick-up):D:D:D