I could not find BioSpira but I did pick up some Cycle and a testing kit. My ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels were 0.25, 0, 40 respectively before adding the Cycle. I have also picked up a hang on the back filter which, if anything, I love because it is so much more quiet than the original 🙂 The plants at the pet store had snails and filamentous green algae on them which I do not want to add to my tank so I am still shopping around for good plants. Again, thank you for your quick reply. Your advice was extremely helpful. Have a nice holiday, Jessica