What is the best tank for a pico setup?

[Zoanthrope]

But I want to hide the lighting! The setting I have in mind for the rimless tank is one of clean contained beauty. I want as little as possible of the machinery that goes into a tank to show. I like the idea of a micro reef spontaneously appearing on my desk almost removed from reality. I want people to think "Oh! A reef!" and not "Oh! A fish tank!" I am not quite (maybe) insane enough to drill a 7 gallon nano for overflow but I was thinking about it.

 

[Zoanthrope]

ok, I got the fixture made, painted, and installed with the lights! next I need to add water and do some aquascaping.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/...lbums/5678039978273507393/5677934094534071682

 

[chelseagrin]

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there are countless rimless tanks that look amazing without concealed lighting, i think concealed lighting on a rimless entirely ruins the effect unless its something like this.

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[Zoanthrope]

Chelseagrin, you are right! I am going to have to revise my opinion on lighting. I suppose I meant that the lighting should not seem so mundane on a rimless tank. In this sense wooden canopies and hardware store chain do not appeal to me.

 

[chelseagrin]

on a rimless you just have to make sure to keep all your cords tidy and concealed within a stand. best to have an outlet tight behind the tank. the point of a rimless is to be minimalist and spotless, without this the effect is ruined.

 

[Zoanthrope]

I just realized the link to the first picture did not work very well and I have reposted it here

I have also added sand, rock and water here