First Build - Second Post

[wosborne]

First, thanks everyone for their incite and guidance. Second, this is my first build so go easy. Nah, lay it on me. Houses (02) Whites - 40 gal tall.

OK, I installed a false bottom as described through out this forum. Next added screen then gravel (2") then coco fiber soil (2") and then moss (3").

First mistake? Didn't add another screen between the gravel and coco fiber soil.

Second mistake? Too much moss or should I be using it at all.

Third mistake? Did not remove the false bottom at the pond area to make it deeper. Right now its about 1/2" deep. No water fall but the water circulates with a pump and enter the pump at the back of the tank and I have it exiting right at the pond in the front. Is this ok?

Some more questions:
Do I need a water bowl or is the pond sufficient?
Can I feed them in the tank or remove them and then feed?
I have a pad tank heater under the tank to heat the water. Bad move?

Thanks for all the input, I know its a lot. Again, I am very glad to be here and the advice has be great.

Sorry about the picture quality - iphone.