Update:
My cycle is going well, just waiting for the nitrite bacteria to colonise a bit more.
I have planted some rotala, a green one in the middle and a redish one on the right.
I think I need a shorter plant to disguise the stop from sand into plants, maybe more hairgrass or some blyxa. I also fancy some java moss somewhere (suggestions welcome). But for the time being im monitoring existing plant growth.
I am hoping to add 5-7 rummy nose tetras this weekend, if all goes to plan.
heres a pic
Ger