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The two large pieces at the far ends draw the eye toward the center. This is a bit formal, and not usually what happens spontaneously in nature. I think it would be more interesting if the balance was asymetric, that is, one of the large pieces in an unexpected spot, but not right in the middle. This can be offset by a more random arrangement of the smaller pieces, which could be more varied in color, shape, size and texture.
Visual variety is usually quite appealing. At least to me ...
Then again, if you are following a special stylistic formula, you might not wish to deviate from that.
Do you plan to plant this tank? If so, the plants might fill up some of the spaces in an interesting way, especially if they, too, are visually varied.
Do you plan to put a background on this tank? That could offer additional creative opportunities.
-- mermaid
Last edited by mermaidwannabe; 10-09-2012 at 01:24 AM.
20 gal. high: planted; 5 white cloud minnows, 4 golden White Clouds, several RCS, 2 blue shrimp, 5 Amano shrimp, several snails; Azoo air. 65 gal: planted; 6 rosy barbs, 6 yellow glofish, 3 red glofish, 3 zebra danios, 5 white cloud minnows, 3 dojo loaches, 6 crimson spot rainbow fish, 12 large Amano Shrimp, several snails; AC110.