Frankly speaking, Im alot better at bargain hunting than setting up a tank...So far the best deal I have struck is the tank!! 4ftx2ftx2ft,
10mm thick glass c/w ramin wood cabinet for only RM600!!

I ve planned to go with 3" front terrace up to maybe 5-6" at the back.
Substrate layers consist of 2-3" base fert at the bottom followed by a thin layer of peat moss and top off with 1-2" plain gravel.
However as I have yet to setup the base hence Im not sure whether 4 bags of gravel will be adequate for my layout.(Im currently waiting for my Nature Aq World Vol1 book to arrive before begin aquascaping!)
From my point of view, recommended would be at least 3 bags(75kg) for 4ft tank.

What specs do you intend to setup...pressurised C02 system? Filter? Lighting PL/FL etc?
Let me know if you need a hand on searching for particular item or whatever !Btw, where about are you anyway?
ok seeya

Robby