i an using 2 biocube filter media pads and thats about all for right now. i scraped the paint off the back and was going to try and put some chaeto in there to see if that would help. i upgraded the pump and it works well with the circular output and i even had to turn it down because it was blowing the gravel around. i have had small tanks before but i am trying to make this as easy as possible, especially since its at work. thank you for all the suggestions.

one question i do have is do you guys think that having 9 cree leds for this tank is too much and will cause algae problems? i have 5 blue and 4 white. thanks