Yes, us girls CAN build! I didn't even have my BF help me on this one.
I even got the guys at home depot to cut all the wood I needed for free, since I don't own a saw.
Yeah, thought about it...too bad everyone is so darn cheap in my area. People here seem to think that $200 for a complete 55gallon setup is "Too expensive, they're just fish"
I love it - very elegant, both inside and outside. Works well without plants, especially because of the background. Just one or two tall ones cover the decor and you're all set.
You could advertise outside your area, I know people who would drive quite a ways to get a tank that nice...they'd see it as a home accessory, not just a tank...