Bkc, I found this site when i first started in the hobby. I asked a ton of questions, read a ton of articles, and I listened to the consensus of what the people who'd been in the hobby for a long time were telling me. There are great people on this site, with a lot of knowledge, use it to your advantage. If you choose to disregard their advice this hobby can be painful and expensive. I can say that I've never lost a fish or a piece of coral due to bad advice form this site. Also because of this site, the veterans taught me how to do it, and when to do it. Use it to your advantage.
We're only here to try and help you out. So let's let bygones be bygones and get down to building your new tank. I for one, look forward to seeing the build and helping you in any way I can.