I could have it sit with the wall but I think I kinda like this look a little better. and I just as soon build the stand so the entire tank sits on the stand. will make me feel a lot better. I am gonna start building the stand today. The tank will be perfectly centered on the wall top to bottom, side to side. it an 8'high from floor to ceiling (sp) and 10' width. so it should look pretty good I think.