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The tank is/was being used as a freshwater tank, and will do on the copper test kit.

I am experienced with freshwater, just have no clue what im doing when it comes to saltwater. This is definitely gonna be a learning experience, just hope not a costly one. Considering I got a used 55 gallon with stand for 125, I have already saved a good amount of money on the tank and stand...

Yes, a heater lol. Forgot to list that. As far as the test kit goes, was talking about a master test kit? Which has the ammonia and ph tests required to test the water. So live sand is better?

Yeh, Kenman seemed to know what he was talking about. I will eventually want coral, but this can get expensive if mistakes are made. I will have my tank Sun. Going to get bio filter, thermometer, protein skimmer, hydrometer, and test kit on Mon. Also what is best to use, live coral, or live...

I have read that it takes 3-4 weeks before you can put any fish, rock, or substrate in the tank, so that the water can cycle? Do I go ahead and put in my live sand/coral while the water cycles?

I am needing as much advice and opinions as possible for my very first saltwater tank experience. What do I buy? I am looking to do coral, some rock, and fish. Please help.