Talk about trying to take it all in one bite. Start reading. There is a ton of info. Come to the meeting this month. You will need lots of flow and lots of lighting. When you think you have enough, double it. Check out as many tank setups as you can before you do yours. Once you feel you have learned enough to setup your tank, do it. While it cycles research somemore. As you get going you will run into more specific questions so dont be affraid to ask them here.

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I'll start working on my book right here. J/K.

Get a copy of one of Eric Bornemann's book and that should help you get started on a good resource library.
I talked to the people at the bookstore and they said they ordered a few copies of Borneman's book a few weeks back, but they never showed up. :o >_< LOL J/K