Thanks guys
@ Busman: It took forever to paint the back and sides and for it to dry between coats. Once done, I figured I had come this far, I might as well keep going...
@ Wildnut: already onto it. I was frantically tearing the fishroom apart looking for spare glass to use as a lid. Found a good piece that I can use along with some gladwrap
@ Fishbites: Damn, as I was planting the stuff, I was thinking "this stuff looks and feels a lot like mondo grass..." lol. At least it isn't wasted and can be moved into the garden. Was intending to let plants trail over the top but in the meantime, have duckweed and frogbit floating on top :D