welcome to the forum,
here is some good things to read up on
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...ad.php?t=49718
http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=17
I can't really speak for lighting or ferts.
Just start slow and work your way up, have a plan on how you want your tank to look and don't rush things...well thats my 2cents
good luck
-Crim