Tall stand build for 150 gallon gym tank

Here we go, finally got this project started over the weekend. I purchased a used 150 gallon tank and a stand earlier this year. The stand is old and short (24" tall). I hate crouching to see my fish and kneeling to get under the tank. The tank is in my basement gym so I spend at least an hour a day looking at it.

I plumbed a "water change" closet about 6 feet from the tank so water changes are a breeze (I can do 75 gallons in less than 10 minutes).

The Plan:

1) Build a tall stand that gets the tank closer to eye level

2) Design a cabinet that is visually appealing..if it's going in my house I want it to look sharp.

3) Design a modified light hood that allows me to feed my fish without having to open a cabinet then have to lift a glass lid.

4) Upgrade my old classic eheims (I have 2- 2217). I've already ordered a new Pro3 2080

If you have any questions feel free to ask. If you see something crazy, please warn me as well

Here are some pics of the job...last one is "tank view" of training area.

So far so level...

Sand is from a pool supply house...filter sand. I love the stuff and use it in all my tanks.

Because the bottom of the waterline will be so visible, I'm thinking of doing aqua scaping that simultes a log jammed shoreline

Ok, so here's the latest on my build. Everything is coming along as planned...I still need to fill my holes and sand it. Also, I haven't decided what I'm doing with the doors just yet. Let me know what you guys think.

that video was hillarious...no worries I have plenty of room to lift without busting the tank