got my new briggs tank up and running and it is about 10 days old now- white, blue, brown, black, and 2 magentas- they are so much fun to watch! Thanks to all who gave me info on getting the tank started-If I can I will post pics- I rigged up a rock tower to the filter so it's not so noisy pouring into the tank(it's a hob and with a couple inches at the top it sounds like niagra falls-without the rocks there-) the snails seem happy and active and eating!