Steps in the Startup of the reef aquarium

[R.Allard]

Thanks,
That was a good start. So do you think cycling my tank with the live rock is a bad idea? Also, How long should I run my lights?

No cycling your tank with live rock is a very good idea but after your
tank has cycled and you have life in your tank dont throw more uncured live rock in the tank.
here is how i run my lights
T-5 actinics 7 30 am-9am
2) 250w 20k XMs 8 45am - 5 45pm (2) 250w 10k ushios come on from 11 30am to 3 30 pm)
5 45 pm the T-5 actinics come back on till 8pm

moon lights come on at 10 30pm till 4am

Robert