caho28,
never give up. I start a plant tank 3 months ago. I just figure out all the problems. Fish fan is a big guy who is very helpful.
Also, reading old post to find out the solution is important or try go to fs to ask.
I also lose confident before, but I just keep look for the solution from the old post. and try figuring out one by one, as water quality, co2 supplyment, lightering. It is impossible that you can not do it, if other can do it and we got many people who can give us a hand here.
In your tank, i don't see a 溫度計. did you check? cooler need to set the correct temp at the first time, not to adjust itself.
for 迷矮, better let the root grow mature first before adding the shrimp. This is what I heard from the shop. I have been recommended from a shop there, it is better not to put any fishes or shrimps when start the tank. after planting, power up the co2 to push the plants faster.
your tank is sad for 1 month,
![笑到不行 :P](./images/smilies/good.gif)
but, my tank sad for 3 months. so, you are already doing better than me.
never give up and happy aquarium!