When I read the title of the thread I know there are some REALLY beautiful tanks on this forum, and mine wouldn't come close to winning an award against them. Although I should have tried for the reefcleaners 'ugliest tank' because I could have been a contender there. Did a little glass scraping today to feel better about it.
But I DO hove the NICEST tank. With cyano, and hair algae, and hitchhikers, and beautiful fish and corals, and noisy lights and skimmer. Its the best tank
because it sits in my living room and I can look at it whenever I want. I love the symbiotic relationships of the gobi and shrimp, and of the clown and nem. I love watching it all and trying to be a good steward of these animals we keep in glass boxes.
While we all feel our tanks need a little work, I think we all take pride in what we have and its the love of the things we care for that keep us together. And a little grilled cheese never hurt either