ok i am finally loading the pics as i write this.
i have put the acrylic into the top lid and sealed them in lights are in and working and so a 3 festive cichlids and my hoplo the lillies and root wood too and sand, temp is 25C and rising to 29C all filtration is working nicely,
have made 2 of the 3 doors for stand, and 1 is covered with cloth,the chrome handles for the doors are on order,
the base is filled and some sanded but not painted same with tank, hope to do this weekend coming,
the tank has not leaked 1 bit, and the tank is not supported in centre of the span of stand and not bowing 1mm had a straight edge on it!!!
all the electric are wired up underneath