I have to go along with Bert and his response. I also seem to be able to get the plants to grow, and the algae, d--- it. I like to use driftwood in my tanks because I feel it provides a more realistic picture. I'm still trying to learn the trimming thing and what plant combinations look good. I have been using a 30 gallon tank to grow plants that I bought over the net. These were to be placed in a 75 gallon tank but I found some very nice Blue Rams several weeks ago and put them in the 30. Now one pair is tending a clutch of eggs that were laid yesterday. So if they hatch out and I can keep them alive the 75 is going to have to wait a while. I find that I enjoy the plants every bit as much as the fish.