Firstly... HERE HERE FOR SILKS AND FAKES!!! ^_^;; I personally think they look marvelous... and so much easier to maintain, yes??
My only other opinion is that the black gravel and black background make it look very dark and severe. My opinion may be too-little-too-late, but I'd have gone with a photo background with foliage and driftwood/rock accents... or something similar that would blend well with your current decorations, add a little extra depth and dimension, and also lighten up the background? I think you'd be pleased with the result.
My old LFS would give 4-inch wide samples to her customers for 50 cents for them to hang behind their tank and decide which style they liked best. Would you be able to do something similar with your local store?
My only other opinion is that the black gravel and black background make it look very dark and severe. My opinion may be too-little-too-late, but I'd have gone with a photo background with foliage and driftwood/rock accents... or something similar that would blend well with your current decorations, add a little extra depth and dimension, and also lighten up the background? I think you'd be pleased with the result.
My old LFS would give 4-inch wide samples to her customers for 50 cents for them to hang behind their tank and decide which style they liked best. Would you be able to do something similar with your local store?