flame angel is your status, peppermint being lowest and i believe shark being the highest. Pods are tiny shrimp -like organismes which come on live rock. They are beneficial to aquariums by being a primary food source to some fish and a secondary food source to others. to get an avatar (the little picture) look at the top of your screen and you will find a button that reads "user cp" click it and then you will find another button that reads something like "user options". click it, go down and you will find a button that reads "change avatar" find a pic on the web, make it smaller, and use. :sleepy:
OH! and welcome to the board:yes: