That's exactly what I did actually.. started out with all fake plants then slowly replaced them with real ones. I now only have one fake plant remaining. Some good plants for low maintainence tanks..hrmm. java moss, java fern, swords. etc. Ask over in the plant forum, they know their plants!tech1961 said:Would it be o.k. to drop in some plant bulbs and slowly remove the fake plants as the others sprout out? I leave my flourescent light on about 12 hrs a day. What would be a good set of plants that don't require exotic equipment to keep them alive?