Hi Lenny,
Sand was purchased in a bag.
Live rock was from a store here in Calgary, Wai's Aquarium.
Prob not let it cycle.. diod not know about that till I got into it more and started reading a lot.
I do check my Salt levels and my Temp. I also take a sample to the store and he checks for PH.. which is low for me so have been adding for that.
Is there more I should be checking?
Lights came with the unit, built into the top.
My next one will wait a few months before i add anything to get it cycling well
Steve