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let's see if this works...
I think something like this could be effective with Vals, too. There are probably too many hiding spots behind the DW but it's cool how it's more built up on one side with plants.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/335166397253837216/
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Love the simplicity of this one. Uses DW and plants but still open space and still not toooo many hiding spots.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/335166397253837204/
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Similar likes here, though I actually think the cabomba or whatever on the right would look better just as more vals/anubias.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/335166397253836613/
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This one is a nice use of DW with open space and some plants, could be even cooler with anubias/vals. A way to use DW without a ton of hiding spots, though you'd have to be careful in the back right corner.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/335166397253836724/
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This one doesn't have plants but I just LOVE how it is almost a 360 degree view of the tank - so used to seeing tanks with a long end on a wall.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/335166397253836562/
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This tank is huge, but it has large polys and a use of DW with the plants up high. Interesting with more substrate space yet some cover to help the fish feel secure.
None of this may be your thing, but I thought I'd share anyway. I need to figure out how I can transition to a tank that I love aesthetically but can accommodate larger fish - cichlids and polys.
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