Planted tank questions

I recently bought a T5 light and a glass cover top for my 35gal to upgrade from my old O'Dell hood held 2x 25watt incandescent bulbs. My substrate is gravel only.

My plants that I bought at the beginning (due to the low light) were Java Fern, Water Wisteria, Cryptocoryne Parva, Crypt Wendtii (I think) and some Italian Val.

I guess my question would be, since I added the T5 light will I need to create a c02 generator or add fertilizer?

Since most of the plants listed are low light, should I add some more bigger high light plants to shade the existing plants?

After seeing some of the planted tanks on this site and others, I am very interested in creating a heavily planted tank or at least one that my setup will support

I will take some pics tonight so you can have an idea of the space I am working with

The box stated that its 2x 21watt strips

jpappy789 said:

Whats the wattage of the light?

None of those plants are high maintenance, so if your lighting permits you could easily not have to add much except some occasional flourish or another similar product if you wish.

EDIT: just saw your answer...I don't think you need to do anything, really. You wont get much growth though.

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Why is that? I was told that the T5 was the way to go, would I have to upgrade the lights?

If I wanted to add more plants that are on the "bright" side, would that light be enough?

What lights would you recommend then?( I have a Coralife T5 Fixture for freshwater)