I am hoping to eventually get a bunch of Mbunas that look nice together. I'm not crazy about Haps or Tanganykians but looooove cichlids!

Love your ideas. I much prefer a "clean" natural look myself and the tanks you posted are similar to what I like!

On the topic of Mooseknuckles:
Valo wrote:
I totes googled it. While on campus in a public space surrounded by students.

Balls. I haz them.
Timid Wild One wrote:
^Balls. You saw them.