Adam, don't feel bad! It takes time to get things the way you want them to be. Since this is your first tank, you are bound to be surprised and even confused by some of the stuff you see going on in your tank. No worries, though... You are doing FINE!!!

Just keep reading and asking questions, and before you know it- YOU'LL be the one with an amazing tank answering questions for the next generation of newbies!