So I am just getting started on my 1 week plan of getting my new tank up. I am moving up to a 144g Half circle from my 46 bow front. I was going to make a stand completely from scratch, but am now thinking of converting an antique desk which already matches my basement. The top of the desk it 1" thick and has about 6 supports on the outside. A friend of mine suggested just using 4 cinderblock columns for additional support, and i was thinking of building some gussets out of 2x4's. wanted to see if anyone had some suggestions. I have every part put aside for the tank so i really just want to get it up asap and this is the last hurdle.