My First SW Tank!

You need a very large tank if you want to have a VG. With the proper housing, "freshwater" flounder would be fine. They get about 6" and eat meaty foods. I'd advise getting a colour sand that differs from their natural colour, as they like to partially submerge themselves into the sand, and you'd be able to see where they were like this.
 
there are hardy plants that do well in BW, as well as livebearers like mollies and guppies
 
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