oh cool. So about my tank...

Its actually 4 1/2 feet, so I think its fine. And also, is the EHEIM external filter good enough? I read that an external filter may not be good enough for a cichlid tank.

Welcome for the help.
I believe it is based on number of posts made...I havent done anything to change it.

Hey tazman... I noticed you've joined less than a month ago but you're already a member! How did you do that?Well, I just wanted to thank you personally for your help for me and the forum as a whole. If it weren't for you, my Lake Malawi tank wouldn't have come together. Once again, thanks a lot!