Ok! SO my tank is the tank of shame! I need something to be excited about again! I have my 29 gal that is just sitting next to me. It has been the tank of shame for a year. ONE WHOLE YEAR! A heater went bad and killed all my fish. I think there might still be a crab alive in there! I need...
If you aren't going to go with a display fuge, I suggest something metal to cover it up with, might make for a contemporary look.
But I think a display fuge is a good idea!
That space should be enough to have fun with! Just have to be creative!
I stack my rocks. If you put the sand in after you stack your rocks, the sand will help hold the rocks in place at the bottom at least.
You should look at Smitty's rock work for inspiration!