Newbie setting up

Went to PetSmart, and these are the plants they sell:

Assorted Swords, Anacharis, Bacopa, Cryptacorne, Corkscrew Valisinaria, Green Cabomba, Hornwort, Java Fern, Jungle Valisnaria, Moneywort, Rotala, Wisteria.

The Anacharis, Bacopa, Camoba, Moneywort, and Wisteria have all been recommended. That leaves the Swords, Cryptacorne, Valisinarias, Hornwort, and Rotala. Will those be all right as well? It would be mice to have the options, especially since the tanks didn't have many plants in them. When my tank comes Thursday (so FedEx says) I'm gonna get the substrate in, heater, etc, and fill it partway (1/3rd was suggested) and then buy plants. Come home, pop in the plants, and fill the rest of the way.
 
With the light available in an Aquapod, you'll be able to grow any of those plants. The amazon sword can potentially outgrow the tank, all others should be fine. The rotala (most likely rotundifolia/indica) will add a bit of color.
 
I got 3 types of plants. Don't ask what they are because they werent' labeled well. I did grab some ferns for the back, and two others. For pics check this thread: http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96992&page=3

Granted it's still a new setup, but I didn't notice any oxygen today. Yesterday they were bubbling like mad, but tonight nary a bubble. IS that because the tank just doesn't have any CO2 going in with no fish? Is it even a problem? The plants I've got have a bit of algae on them too. It's not heavy, but it's definatly apparant.
 
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