The cabinet was initially in golden pine color, but out of curiosity (and stupidity) I messed alittle with the finishing.That's when disaster strucks...what was supposed to be perfert finishing became smudged when I applied a darker coat of wood finishing w/o reading the instruction. Finally took me 2+ months and lotsa tools to restored back the perfect finishing.
Wheeew..I swear never ever gonna touch the cabinet again.!!
Coincidently..it matches my dining table set.!!

Yup the corner cut out leads the water to filter below and serves as skimmer.This tank was custom made to my specs.

Sorry about the substrate because I had to add extra water to let the gravel settle in!!I'll replace the pix soon...

You are right,Stan! Even with most perfect planning and preparation....everything can go wrong..it's like a chain reaction!!

ok anyway..I'll post the pix of my progress soon!!!
Please contribute your photos as well...folks!!ok cheers

Robby