sorry I am a complete newb. I am going reef, I had always planned on getting into SW later on down the road, I just happened to get talked into it early and now I have most everything on order to me to get started(I think), but I am very hesitant of the sand and rock, as I am told that these kinda 'make the tank' so I just needed the help, and as for my location I am up in Spokane, Wa