Beginnings of a new tank

It is time to get started on a new tank. For this one, I can clearly imagine a low light, low tech tank filled with crypts and epiphytes for sort of a "fantasy forest" feel. Unfortunately the tank currently looks like this:



Clearly I have a long way to go!
First step, this tank needs a new stand. I'm not fond of any of the readily available stands, so I'm building my own. Unfortunately, I don't have the proper tools to do the sort of job I would like, but it should look halfway decent in the end.

To start I have created a basic skeleton using 2x4s.




The next step will be to add a plywood skin.