Don't know if my tank quals for this thread as I am still cycling (fishless) but I think the plant alone make a big improvement.
BEFORE....
and after....
In the tank:
Brazilian Sword
Dwarf Aquarium Lily
Moneywart
Anubias Nana
Dwarf Baby Tears
Java Moss
Anubias Barteri (I think)
Cardinal ???
and the big one in the back I can't remember the name of.
I have some Sagitaria but I'm not sure where to put it or even if I should add it. It was thrown in as a freebie.
Sorry the after pics are so fuzzy but I stirred up the substrate a bit while planting.
i just love seeing the before water tanks all crappy, dusty, dirty and then seeing it transform into this beautiful habitat...my 55 was like that. too bad i didnt take any before pics