For all you beginners out there, I just wanted to say.

When someone tells you to wait until after 6 months to try to eliminate
green algea and stuff... LISTEN TO THEM. They are right!

I was plagued with ugly wierd algeas. First on the glass, then the rocks,
and finally (also the worst) the sand. I was so tempted to get sand sifters
like blue cheek goby or diamond goby to help solve the problem.

But a few people said to wait. I am glad I did! The sand algae disappeared
about a month ago and has not returned!

As soon as I find my USB cable for my camera, I'll post some pics =)

FWIW... HTH

~Mort