read read read,, tons of diy threads all over the net... build a game plan then message the people who have built theirs for further assistance,,, otherwise your gonna get everyones feedback and its nice and all but not everyone has the experience behind them to give proper advice... post a diy thread when ya start lots of pics,, i plan on building a tank too eventually after a few other projects,, starting small making a hob fuge and such... good luck