I need ideas...

[b.greene]

:thm:

I have a bowfront too I try to take advantage of the extra front-to-back space to create depth. With that said, plastic plants would still work nicely if you:

1. Add more items (plants, rocks, etc.) because the tank does look sparce
2. Create variety and contrast in your plants (different colours, leaf shapes, sizes) and position them in a gradient like Coler said to create depth
3. Change the background because it's a bit distracting
4. Mix in some real plants
5. Decorate the driftwood with plants, either attached on top or right beside

Here's a photo of someone's tank designed with plastic plants and I think it looks great - http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/images/thumbimg/650/8364_31.JPG

I agree with TLT!
Also, sometimes you just have to try the silk plants out to see how they look in the tank. I use silk, plastic and a LITTLE live. If you add some rocks, don't just evenly space them (or plants). Try clustering, as you do with plants. Try ballancing the overall feel of the tank but don't make everything perfectly semetric.

 

[smoochxoxo]

I am not sure of the angle you have on the driftwood. Usually when looking at the tank you want to take your focal piece one third in from the side of the tank. My one thought is maybe flipping that one piece of driftwood on its end...like if you were to look at that 2nd tank pic with the new wood, on the right end use that as the base and give it some height. Also are those plastic plants? If so try and find something in the red area, some fake ludwigia or something. Make that pop with your green plants. And your background is a bit off for your tank. I would go for a single color, most people do black or a water blue color, try poster board or even if your daughter ( who is adorable by the way) has construction paper, use those as a test to see what you prefer.
Those are the only things I can think of really. Natural looking and a bit of height with your focal point would be the way to go.
GL
ETA: there is a site called rate my tank I believe, go look at some similar sized tanks with what they have for inspiration. Some are way over the top but others are simple with just the right layout you might prefer!