Here's mine, there are a few pics int my photobucket account. At that length, you might want to consider doing it in 2 parts. It way easier to remove if you need to when you alone and that's only a 6 foots tank so i don't imagine lifting a 8 foots one
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Locke_333/Aquarium/017-2.jpg
more here: http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Locke_333/Aquarium/
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Locke_333/Aquarium/017-2.jpg
more here: http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Locke_333/Aquarium/