Oh and about the algae. I would suggest a quick look into what Tom Barr has been saying lately - basically that getting the plants growing well will get rid of the algae. I am about to try the "Barr Method" myself on my tank. Terry Barber _______________________________________________ AGA-Member mailing list AGA-Member@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/aga-member