Devin,
I have photos scattered on my website showing most of my installation. I didn't do anything to cover it up, as I want to be able to see where things are, view tanks, plumbing, heater, etc, and frankly, I'm somewhat pleased with the way I've used the space, and like to show that off some.
You're photos look like you're doing a good job of working everything in nice and neat. I'd say stick to that.
Come down some time and you can check out my bays first hand and we can discuss the pros and cons of it all. There's some things I'm planning on changing, and some things I wouldn't do again, and some things that work very well. We're only a few hours away.
craig