That tank is stunning!!!
I think its quite difficult to keep a highly planted tank mate (just something I read), but go for it the plants will introduce oxygen into the tank and oxygen is key to filtration.
Get it right and it will be amazing!!!
What type of filtration will you be using (excluding the plants)?
John can I suggest even though you will be desperate to get it all going, take a small step back and deal with the preparation of the tank, as getting it right the first time will be key to how long you stay fish interested lol... what I mean is a tank needs care and attn, which I know you have in abundance!
So if you get the preparation, setup, filtration right at the off it will increase the chances of you setting up a successful fish tank.
Believe me the biggest problem people face and deal with is algea, it can make a tank look like shite.
so if you are going planted I would suggest you get your lights right! this will mean picking the correct tubes and ratings for plant growth but at the same time get the right mix of colours, as a tank bright yellow will look disgusting (as I tell my mum every time I see her tank lol).
Some blue to bring out the colours in the fish, along with some daylight for optimum plant growth.
To be fair John I know nothing about keeping tropical fish (freshwater), I keep marines (tropical salt), but I would guess allot of the principles are the same?
If I can help with anything let me know matey.
Mick