New planted tank advice

ferlin husky wrote:

Hello! I just ordered my first plants. I bought a variety of crypts, dwarf
lily bulbs and some Brazilian microsword. My tank is 30 gal with 55w pc
lights and pressurized co2. I am replacing the current non-planted setup to
planted, replacing the substrate with 100% flourite this week. Does
flourite have enough nutrients right out of the bag to get these plants off
to a good start? Should I add anything to the gravel before planting? We
also keep bunnies and I have heard that some people have used their
droppings for fertilizer. Would adding some doodoos to the gravel be a good
or bad idea?

Definite no on the bunny doodoo.

Here's some advice on starting a planted tank:

http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_plant_newtank.htm

http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/school.html