My first reef tank

[Big_Pun]

ahh ok well heres what i would do. the sand is all ready in the tank so leave it in. get good gravel vac like a python and use the attachment that hooks to sink or water hose(you will need a kit with long enough hose) if not a choice use any geavel vac and take out ditrius that way. with this method you take out junk and some water and do small water changes. now if you think its a lot of junk in sand that vacuuming wouldnt get out then go with original plan.

most newbies post on here first before setting up and they always get the same speech "take it slow and it gets ugly before it gets better"