Just transferred Al to the tank from the 35 gallon bucket he's been living in for the last month (actually, I don't know if Al is a he or a she, anyway I digress). Told the neighbors who gave me the tank and Al that they could come up and visit anytime they wanted. I just looked at that aquarium thread, amazing vegetation, something to strive for (as if I didn't have enough chores in my life).
Ronbo, thanks for the tip, my fish guy gave me some pellets for Al to eat for the next month until I can introduce new fish into the tank.