A quick update for anyone who still has the patience to follow this build.
My contractor started on the stand and the canopy for the tank. This thing would hold 5 of my tanks, it's done so well.
Here's a quick pic of them starting to skin it:
Here's a quick shot inside:
And another:
Lastly a little closer shot of how the corners will go: Note that this isn't attached, its just put there for my picture.
1" plywood will be on top and there is even a hidden drain reservoir all around the tank hooked up to my sink drain beside the tank. It should be pretty sweet when it's all done.
My picture of the canopy didn't turn out so it will have to come later.