angeladay: The aro is 15"+ and the pbass is probably 8-9". I got the black aro from fishguy306. If you're looking for one check with stingrayguy. He is in Sycamore. He had some nice ones when I was there for my stingray.
the tank looks very nice and a lot like how i have mine set up too.
as for the wood the ray will probably swim over it mine does and it like exploring around it.
looks nice...................240 that would look nice in my basement and your not to far but i have an empty 125 that i need toget moved in to my basment and i have to pay to get that dang thing done so i can get my tanks in my house......