What's on Your Mind

[InbetweenDreams]

So I am thinking about setting up an aquarium with live plants. I have an old 10 gallon (About 38 L) aquarium from way back... I got it out and seems like everything is fine, tank doesn't leak, filter pump runs, heater works but I think the thermostat has drifted and the water stays around 74 F and not 78 F, but that could be circulation... I kind of like the idea of the aquascaping and looking for some inexpensive options for lighting and plants, the hood I have doesn't make enough light for plants and lighting can be expensive... Seems like the substrate and lighting are so far the most expensive items. Anyone on here familiar with freshwater aquariums and or aquascaping?