If the RO system is for household use, a plumber would be the safest way to have it installed. My RO system is just for the tanks and I just hooked it up at a spigot in the patio.
I have read from a book on dogs that they experience grief on the death of their master. When in grief, they may stop eating and shy away from people. However, they eventually had to connect with the person who tries to provide their basic needs in order to survive.
The leaves that float over the surface it will cast a shadow over the plants underneath the canopy of leaves. Those plants need as much light as they can get for photosynthesis to be optimized.
It's nice to see emersed grown aquatic plants. It's difficult to do it here in Phoenix, AZ with the low humidity. Covering the tank cause the temperature inside to go up and mold to grow. Keep on growing other emersed plants and post some pictures. Thanks.
Trim the roots so the bulb and roots will fit under under the substrate. Also, trim the leaves and leave just one or two newer leaves because the bare root plant won't be able to sustain a lot of leaves. It will sprout new roots and continue leafing out.