Algae eater or no algae eater?

Thanks for the great suggestions about the plants. I'm going to purchase some tonight. In re. to the suggestion about giving the gold fish back to the store - I could never. My boyfriend suggested the same thing (because when I originally purchased them they were tiny and no one ever told me how big they got). Now that I know how big they could get I'm getting them a bigger tank - just for them. I really love them - there soooo cute. I really wish I was an educated consumer before I bought the fish. When I purchase fish at the pet store, more often than not they just let you buy any fish w/out asking too many questions. Now at least I'm learning (unfortunatly from my mistakes) which fish to buy and what questions I need to ask to ensure that I provide the correct type of environment they need to survive. The med thing is also new to me - but I'm learning. This website is excellent. I'm learning more and more every day!! Thanks again for all of your help and advise.
 
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