This is my first tank build. Also my first time working with Acrylic. First time with an ATS. I used black acrylic since i thought it would look nice for the back, bottom, storage, and hiding the filtration. I think it turned out really nice. I just put in the water, and am waiting for algea to start to grow. when that happens, i will start adding fish. Unless there is a better way to do it? i normally do a standard cycle, but i have been reading that you dont need to do that with ATS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7poob4jNbcc