Well they didnt have Bio Spira but they recommended this stuff called Special Blend that was supposed to be the only thing they carried that really worked and it does look like it has something in it and it smells like rotten eggs(was warned of the smell before hand) and yes i would like the link to the articles on cycling

and i have been thinking i may not do as many plants as i have previously planned on and maybe use some driftwood and rocks to help make the tank look as natural as possible to the fish