Be careful when putting plants in it and how much light is able to get at it. These are the main two factors to algae growth and clouding of the water I've found.
When I bought my fresh water tank I had natural plants in it because it looks nice etc, and we left the tank light on all day. But I was having terrible trouble with the algae and water clarity. After a bit of a chat with the guys at the aquatics shop, they recommended that I only use synthetic plants, as the filter and under gravel filters I have provides enough oxygen for the fish.
Also, they said only have the light on for a couple of hours in the evening, as the light encourages algae to grow a lot quicker than it normally would with the light off. The light is just for effect really, the fish don't need the tank light on, as the natural day light is enough for them to build up a routine so they know when it's night and day basically. Also, make sure the tank isn't placed in in direct sun light for to long in your room, as this will obviously effect algae growth to.
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