That's good. Time is never a bad thing when it comes to getting prepared, though sometimes it's hard to be patient, but in the end it's always worth taking your time and making sure you've got the best tank for your fish. They'll be happier/healthier and you'll get much more fun behavior to watch, especially with cories
So is it okay if I just stick with fake plants? I was thinking maybe I could get a lot of pretty realistic ones. I kill aquarium plants and they make it hard to find the fish. The costs of live plants is also something to think about.