well here's an update on the 30 gallon. the tank is finally starting to look really good, instead of an algae infested mess. I've added some fish, shrimp and snails (9 neon tetras, 10 Amano shrimp and 4 Zebra Neritinia) also my pond snail population has rebounded which is nice. i've also added in some plants. the right size has Ludwigia Arcuata and Ludwigia Brevipes (the other brevipes was not able to make a recovery) i think these two will compliment each other nicely. then on the Left side is Stargrass (Hetanthera zosterfolia )and a stem of Eichhornia Diversofolia. finally added some more HC to the fron and middle.
full tank shot
right side
left side
all and all i think this will be one of my best scapes once it grows in.
full tank shot

right side

left side

all and all i think this will be one of my best scapes once it grows in.