yea, i wasnt too keen on the pink idea either, but i told my daughter it was hers and unless it involved the welfare of the critters i would not intrude this time! i gotta say, once the sand got in their tho it really looks cool. i love the black sealant against it. i really think the sevs and angels are gonna look cool in here too. and she is not oposed to trading out the castle for some drift wood and a heavy planted look. she even said i could up her lighting and help with ferts!