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First I would like to say what a difference between this forum and a reef forum I patronize. While members of the reef forum are ready to pounce on you for the slightest transgression, it appears the members on this forum are patient and really want to help.

Welcome! Pouncing on other members will get you pounced right off these boards. I can assure you of that. No need for that here.

I purchased a Fluval Edge. I know not the smartest purchase for a planted aquarium but it's what I bought. In due time, I will absorb enough knowledge to venture out and upgrade to a more appropriate tank.

Any tank can be scaped and enjoyed. Just becomes and issue of whats practical for you really.

Now for my question. I want to aquascape my aquarium exactly like the photograph on the Fluval Edge Manual. Unfortunately if you don't have the manual you don't know what I'm refering to and I don't have a scanner. If you do have access to the manual, perhaps you would identify the plantings for me. The look is very basic and minimalist. It appears to have sparse plantings of short turf grass in the front and taller (not broad) leaf grass in the back. Then there are a few rocks and a couple of pieces of driftwood in the tank.

Similar to one of these? http://www.fluvalblog.com/designer-aquariums/

I realize the lighting in my tank probably won't sustain the plantings but I would still like to replicate it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

First thing I would work on is the hardscape. Collect some rocks and hunt for driftwood either at local fish stores or online. The plants are easy to come by here in our swap and shop.