Thank you for the compliment, as far as plants up top go, I'm going to try to keep it simple:My last oscar I had for 10 years and I haven't been able to buy another one since. That was 20 years ago. I see them and have thought many times how it would fit my tank and I should take one home I just haven't. Not sure why really but just "unable to pull the trigger".
Your tank looks great I like all the different fish in there. I am really interested in seeing your planted lid come in to being. What plants do you have a plan for or do you have a plant plan?
I'm a poly guy so I like the little sen too. My tank is mostly polys. I'm looking for some dithers also probably going to go with congo tetras. I was thinking a group of 8 2 males 6 females. I also like the Buenos Aires tetras and Columbian tetras when in a group.
The large areas will house Pothos, Philodendron and maybe a Peace Lily or two. The small hanging pots will probably be relegated to smaller flowering plants and spices (not sure which ones yet).