Well for filtration I'll be using a Fluval 404 and 405 (already have them and they are already running on other tanks and well seeded with BB) , both loaded to the hilt with bio-max. This is going to be my living room show tank, I'd like at least 2 more, and yes I plan on keeping them for life. My Regal recently passed so I want another of those, and a Ngara Flametail.
I'll have a lot of the smooth round river rocks running along the entire back of the tank stacked maybe 15-18" high (trying to make it look like a rock shelf or drop off)
So there will be lots of hiding places, as well as a great deal of open swimming area.