Being buried alive in a fish tank ... ... what happens when you make your wife/gf madIf you do want your plants to grow then I wouldn’t rule out chemicals. Perhaps you have had better experiences then I have but without any additional plant food a planted tank will just wilt away. Do some research on planted setups and form your own opinion, and keep that woman happy. We as hobbiest tend to get carried away at times and it’s easy to do so, don’t let your hobby get you in trouble with your woman...