Hi,and welcome.. just a few thing's to keep in mind #1 don't assume that everthing you get from your LFS or (local fish store) is ok.for example, test there water when you get it home, and who know's how long there test kit's set there they do go bad, even at home.#2 do your research before you buy.#3 S^&T die's because S%$T die's. glad to have you and post some pic's of your progress..