New to planted tanks?

[cichlid.greenhorn]

Ok, so I have an established 55 gal cichlid tank. And was recently gifted another 55, so I'm trying to start a planted community tank with rcs, cherry barbs and guppies. I'm just wondering if my setup will do for a bit (1-3 months) until I can put more money into it. I currently have 3 guppies and mystery plants. I'm a bit ashamed of myself, I got caught up and excited then realized that it might not be sustainable. My current equipment:
55 gallon tank
River rock substrate (about 6-7 mm dia.) And iron enriched pre mixed substrate(store bought) forgot brand name. 20 # each
Whisper 150 watt heater
Penguin bio wheel 200 (cycled media from home tank)
Lighting zoo-med max plant growth only 32 watts highest watt instore I could find. Also, what is biggest priority for my setup?lighting?








Plants were sold as aquatic at petco and were in tanks. Any thoughts and comments to turn this mess into a sweet natural looking planted shrimp tank?

 

[ashleynicole]

I think your plants are not aquatic....

 

[aqua_chem]

They indeed are not. The white lined ones are "White Ribbons" if my memory serves me. They are not true aquatic plants.

 

[cichlid.greenhorn]

Did some research and others have complained about this so called " aquatic combo". All indeed are non-aquatic. Fail. Removing tonight, adding more substrate(fine), and adding 2 java ferns. Thanks for confirming, plants were only in for a week. So should be no harm in pulling and replanting.