Thanks for the welcome WD! I am enjoying myself here.
Regarding plants:
I've ordered the 36 discus plant assortment from aquariumgarden-
The plants are selected to tolerate discus tank environment conditions, specificaly - higher temperatures up to about 85F. The plants we include are a collection of several anubias species, hygrophila species, anacharis, hornwort, rotala indica, wisteria, java fern species, amazon and ruffle swords, and also some dwarf hairgrass.
I hope they treat me right. The plants should arrive Monday.
I'll provide pics and a narrative at my blog here:
Aquarium Blog
Do these plants sound about right to you? I'm thinking blue rams and discus have similar water requirements?