this is whats so great about this hobby. what is ugly to some is beautiful to others. Garniac says nothing beats a bare bottom tank. probably the easiest to clean and best as a grow out tank but I could never look at a bb all day. planted tanks done right are stunning, but I think they are too much work. although some are absolutly beautiful, I can't see why some want to make thier tank look like a landscape. my thing is natural looking scapes and biotopes but some people don't like that look. instead they want pink and blue gravel with flourecent plants and sunken ships with fish from all over the world. there is no wrong or right way. if your tank makes you feel good than thats what it's all about.