Thanks for all the responses. I'm bringing the tank home tomorrow. I've had it at work, painting the cabinet. I would prefer stained wood, but it had two layers already, and I dont have the time or patience to strip it totally... so I regretfully painted it black. I should have it moved in by 10:00, and then we are expecting a couple of days of snow- so plenty of time to play.(But I better have all my plumbing supplies!) I will post some pics tomorrow, but I have some substrate decisions to make first!