I agree. Read the Krib-top to bottom.
Get the most wattage(light) you can afford for your tank.you dont have to
only go with PC's you can retrofit T8's and still get good light. Also not
all plecos will eat plants. What kind do you have?

ANy plant is a good plant. be careful with Crypts they can rot if your water
changes. Also I would seriously consider going with some sort of CO2
setup.It will help immensly especially if you ugrade the tank lighting as
well.Consider a laterite or flourite substrate as well.
Remember to ask a lot of questions before you make a mistake. everyone here
has done it already so you wont have to.
good luck,
Matt

"Brent" wrote in message
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Ok, I have an established 45 gallon fish tank (10+ years). I have
artificial plants and would like to replace them with real ones.

So here are my 'dumb' questions:

What plants should I start with?

How many plants should I put in the tank?

Will my plecos eat certain plants?

Any other help would be appreciated

Thanks
Brent