How long would you have waited before you put fish in? I wanted to makes sure all the water was filtered through and the tests came out at the appropriate levels. I'm sorry about typing swags, it was early. They are actually red wags.
As for the algae eater, I can't find a picture to tell you the exact name, but it's black with white/silver spots on it. No stripes, just little spots. I'll keep looking to see if I can find it. Basically I like to keep the neat, easy, inexpensive fishies you can get at Petsmart. Occassionally, I'll spring and get a couple of expensive fishies, but we more so like the tranquility and sereneness a fish tank can bring. Jim has never had a fish tank and he is enamored with it. It's so neat to watch him! I'll try to get pictures soon. We just haven't come across that box yet. It's either in the garage or the "junk" room (at least that's what I refer to it as, it's actually Jim's office!).