Aquarium Design - Suggestions/Ideas?

[DGalt]

the left and the right pieces are both the same kind of wood...can't remember what it's called...but yes they're real wood. I don't know if they did something to it to make it look like that. The top part is solid. The bottom wraps around about 3/4, making a 1/4in wall or so. Otherwise it's hollow up to where it turns solid.

 

[Bk718]

Later when i get home i might do a lil photoshop scape for you to explain what i mean with moving the wood. And actually since you got a pleco you can keep the stones since im sure he loves to hide in the gaps as well. What kind of pleco is it?

 

[DGalt]

Later when i get home i might do a lil photoshop scape for you to explain what i mean with moving the wood. And actually since you got a pleco you can keep the stones since im sure he loves to hide in the gaps as well. What kind of pleco is it?

little gibby. making him comfortable until he gets too big for this tank. pretty fish though. he seems to prefer the crevices in the driftwood...neons and snails like that pile of rocks.

 

[DGalt]

So here's what I've thought of so far (using your suggestion BK828 :grinyes

Back right crypt: Giant Wendtii, Red (Cryptocoryne wendtii) http://www.aquariumplants.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=crypt02&CartID=4

Center back: Rotala Indica (Rotala roundifolia) http://www.aquariumplants.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=bp028&CartID=1

Foreground: dwarf clover

I've picked out 2 anubias:
Nana: http://www.aquariumplants.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=hf542&CartID=5
Anubias barteri v angustifolia: http://www.aquariumplants.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=an620&CartID=2

I'm not sure if I need both of those though.

I'm trying to think of something for the front left corner. Maybe a small...something...can't seem to find what I'm looking for (unclear image in my head)

Suggestions for that spot?

Also, I'm picking these based largely on the info provided via the website that I've linked. If any of these wouldn't work well in a low-med light tank please let me know.

 

[AquariArt]

I think it is always more interesting to try to establish a sense of a large scale to a smaller environment. If you place large objects in a small tank it will make the tank look even smaller. Use some thin, long pieces of wood and small or narrow leaf plants to make the tank area look bigger than it is. Of course smaller fish would be more appropriate to this size tank size as well. I agree with altering the symmetry of your arrangement. Try be more natural with your arrangement by grouping elements together to establish a sense of visual flow from one area to the next. Although you can attach some plants to the wood, providing a greater area of plantable substrate will allow you more choices in plants.
Good luck!