I just inherited a 30G (US) tank (30X13X19(In US In)). Now I would like to create a nice aqua scape but have never done it on a large scale. I would like to try to incorporate some rocks that will look good in the tank. I have been looking online for different ideas. I really want to make a planted tank; they just look so peaceful and serene when done right. I will post more ideas later, it is time for sleep now. I am open for ideas. Here are some of the things that I need to figure out before I start putting water in.

Substrate
Rocks
Plants foreground
Plants Background
Under gravel filter
Lighting


I have 12 fish in a 10 gallon that I would like to put in their new home soon, maybe a month or so.

3 Buenos Aries Tetras
3 Gold barbs
2 Neon Tetras
3 Chinese Algae eaters
1 Bristle nosed plecko

I plan on adding 2 more BA, 3-5 more Barbs, which I have not decided on what type. I plan to add a lot more Neon Tetras, maybe some emperor tetras, or some black tetras. Get a nice mix of that style of fish. Maybe a catfish, but I am not sure.

I am open for all suggestions.

Thanks in advance.