Quote Originally Posted by zackw419 View Post
i appreiciate the time you took to put that together. I will defiently look into getting better thermostats and hydrometers but right now money is tight and i would like to begin working with what i have and how i can get the most out of what i already have

my main question of course is about feeding my girl, making sure she eats. Can we start from here?
you can keep the 40 gal and make it functional and properly regulated. save that $200 for other parts of her husbandry that will help her feel more comfortable. 40 gal isn't ideal, but it is 100% usable if setup correctly.