Good plants for my 40 breeder?

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TylerAquatics

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Hey guys! Going to set up a planted tank sometime in the future. I think I have some decent hardscape but I'm looking for someone to point me in the right direction on what plants I should use or what light I should use. Ideally I'd like to grow medium, maybe high light level plants. I'm going to be using aquasoil and possibly co2 down the line. Any suggestions on what plants or light I should get will be appreciated! Below I'll attach pictures of my hardscape.
 

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Amazon fern is really cool! The anubias Sp. has some amazing leaves. I'm not a big fan of crypts but others like the look. You habe a wide variety of options! Just do your homework
 
Myriophyllum mattogrossense is a fast growing, soft and easy to propagate plants that likes high levels of light(1st attached file) but if you require leaves that can support a snail's weight, go for the hardy Anubias genus that thas many species(Anubias barteri var. nana on file 2). Limnobium laevigatum, commonly called frogbit, is an excellent, beautiful floating plant that has long, dangling roots that surface fish can swim through(3rd file). But since this is a breeder, add java or christmas moss(file 4).
Note: Anubias and all kinds of moss must be attached to hardscape. If the anubias' rhizome is below the surface of the substrate, it will die.

WWelcome to TFF!
 

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Good plants to try include Ambulia, Hygrophila polysperma, H. ruba/ rubra, Elodia, Hydrilla (similar to Elodia but does better in warm water), Amazon sword plants, narrow Vallis, and Water Sprite.

Water Sprite can grow on the surface or be planted in the gravel. The other plants need to be planted in the gravel.
 

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