"Tanks" for the advice...

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My filter has those little 'Bio Wheels" on the front that are supposed to help with the bacteria and stuff. I did just rinse off the pads this morning, and since you guys recommend not changing, I will just rinse them off tomorrow or the next day, instead of changing.

The medium I was talking about replacing was the charcoal/ammonia remover stuff that is in the baskets in the back of the filter. I will replace that, as it has probably lost its effectiveness.

I looked at the pet store today to see what they had in goldfish, while I was picking up some kitteh treats, but they didn't have a lot to choose from. There is a better store further up the street that I need to check out before I buy anything.

I will start with maybe three fish, and see how it goes, before going for any more, and I will try to post a pic or two, once the fish are in.

Thanks for the tip about the LED light. I had not even thought about that. Since I don't have any live plants, the fish always ate them, that might help with the algae growth.