Is there something beside that egg crate lighting panel?

[Lija]

I saw people paint on a outside the tank to cover up false bottom, im thinking to do the same on mine, too lazy to go to michaels lol they had a very nice brownish sand looking outdoor paint.

[Mentat]

You could use aquarium undergravel filter plates (flat one's by Lee). However; unless on hand already, they will cost more than egg crate .

[DigitalPunk]

You can use spray paint on the outside of the tank to cover up the false bottom.