[gridley]

My wife and I are setting up our first SW tank - 90G with approx 23g in the sump. The plumbing is done and we have tested for leaks. We have purchased 70lbs of dry rock so far and have 60 lbs of dry sand. We are planning on buying 20-30 lbs of live rock.

Are we on the right track with this?

Our plan was to put in the dry rock and sand and start adding water directly from the RO/DI unit (yes, we realize that this will take a long time!). As I understand it, this will eliminate the sand storm that some people have told us about. Once the tank is full, I was going to turn on the pump and add salt to the sump. Once the salinity is right we plan to head to the LFS to get the 20-30 lbs of live rock and begin the let the tank cycle.

Are we on the right track with this?

Thanks in advance!