FinnyBird
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Oh, thanks! Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I didn't know anyone messaged me. I should probably post my pics and such. About a week after that post, I went out and began my big "project". It has turned out beautifully. The plants are growing all over, the water is clear, the fish are doing great, the moss is spreading. I recently got a new addition too, a gorgeous emerald girl with almost no mottling. I have to post up pictures.
I went with zebra danios for the fish, as after much research I found out they were very hardy. Then with the powerful filter I made and set up, there's been no issues at all.

Welcome to the Forum. I noticed that you hadn't received any replies to your question about mixing species in a FBT tank. It happens sometimes. There are "purists" who cringe at the thought of having anything else living with FBT's and then I see photo's of different set-ups that show that they have a fish or something else in the water. Some fear transmission of disease, poisoning, etc. If your using a 55g tank, I personally wouldn't have an issue, especially since you have another set-up for the fish if things don't work out. I would love to see photos of your set-up when you get it done, not that any project is ever "finished". Good Luck.