Thanks, guys! It's definitely a work in progress. I've spent countless hours searching through the pictures on this site trying to figure out how I could make my tank look half as beautiful as some of the tanks you all have!
The switch to sand wasn't half as bad as I was expecting. The hardest part for me was getting the fish out of the tank and into a temporary tank. Those fish are quick! lol The whole process took up all of my Saturday afternoon, but by Sunday the tank was clear and beautiful. Well worth the effort.