ok well if anyone cares tank is as done as is going to be. Finished 30 gallon sump tonight exactly the same as the rubbrmaid only a 30 gallon aquarium.
stand was rebuilt.....again to fit aqaurium.
cost (with free bee's)
plywood free
2x4 free
screws 20 buck (lots of unused screws)
glue 10.00
stain 10.00
poly 35.00
epoxy 50.00
33 gallon aquarium with 3 fish heater filter and hood 100.00 (fish had ick)
used for 2 glass panels.
30 gallon 60.00 new (had for awhile)
pond pump 120.00 (had for awhile)
pvc (free)
bulkhead's 18.00 each (x2)