nel, that's too bad about your hamsters. :( I just don't trust pet store employees. They're just employees, not really animal experts per se.
DQ, I'm glad it stopped raining.

It's hazy here, air quality is awful. Typical California.
Haha, fishcurl, I like the name Pudding. I love your naming theme.
Diablo, an AquaClear 20 might be a bit strong for a 5g. AquaClear 20s are rated for up to 20 gallons. I don't know how it will work but I definitely wouldn't put a betta in there with that strong of a filter.
Hi Yuuie! How was the Filipino wedding?
(changing tanks around, will be in and out)