I received a few more items this week. Still several on back order.

My filter is here! Its a Magnum 350 by Marineland. It filters 350 gallons of water an hour and is for use in up to 100 gallon tanks. I wanted one big enough to do a good job. I am just a novice but I think the filter is the most important part of my tank. I don't want to be constantly battling a dirty tank. This filter is a bit difficult to assemble so my mentor will come by and give me a hand.

This is the tank and the stand together. You can see that Twinkie feels completely displaced! The stand matches nicely with the walls. I didn't plan on this. When I ordered the tank it was only a number and a description that said "Pine". I'm quite happy with the look. Unfortunately it can't stay in place until it is full of water. It is very unstable and with Dillon wanting to climb everything, for his saftey it is in the gated community of the living room.

I'm posting a picture of my 40 gallon tank. I ordered and got the tank and versa top last week. I have ordered the power head and filter and they should be here Thurs. I also expect the stand to come soon. It has been on back order. After the stand comes we will set up what we have in the current Twinkie spot. Don't worry, poor old Twinkie (17 yr old) will get a new spot guaranteed to please.