Question about setting up reef

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Originally Posted by Renegade

i cycled my tank Bare Bottom in order to suck out any detritus and die from the rocks, then i added new sand. My mind set was so i didn't set up a brand new tank and after it cycled have the sand bed saturated with detritus

That makes sense but I personally fine it easier to add sand 1st (and let it settle) then add rock.