[Rozbod]

Background:

Well first off i'm new to the scene of planted tanks but have been lurking around this forum for about 6-8 months now. About 3 months ago I got my very first tank and it has been sitting empty since. It has been empty because I have been preparing for it since, doing countless hours of research trying to make this the smoothest possible experience. While trying to do this I have already hit bumps in the road due to budget because i'm only 17 and well funds are limited to say the least. I have been trying to get the best possible equipment i can afford.
My idea is that if I do enough homework and learn through the experiences of others I can counter act the lesser quality equipment. Of course there is no better teacher than experience and i'm sure I will make plenty of mistakes along the way but who doesn't ? The good thing is I feel I am a new component to this great community and hope that you guys will help me along the way.

Equipment list:

Do!aqua 17 gallon tank
Fishneedit 4x24 T5HO light (I was surprised at how nice the light is)
ADA style light bar thanks to Tom Barr
Two bags of aquasoil amazonia
DIY stand
Aquatek premium CO2 regulator
Atomic CO2 Diffuser by GLA
5Lb CO2 cylinder
Driftwood from Tom Barr
Ehiem 2215 and a set of lily pipes

Invertebrates Stocking list (subject to change):

Amano shrimp
Cherry red shrimp


Flora (subject to change)

Hair grass or dwarf baby tears its a throw up between the two for the foreground but if you guys have an opinion let me know.
Microsorum pteropus - Java fern
Taxiphyllum barbieri - Java moss
Taxiphyllum montagnei - Christmas moss

This is what I think I want for sure but i'm looking for community suggestions!