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I think you still have to cycle the tank. Moving water from one tank to another doesn't cycle the tank it only helps. The denitrifying bacteria grows in your filter, sand and rock work. Take your time and do it right, you'll be happier in the long run.
I'm tagging along.
This may be a lot smaller than you are thinking but there is also a lot to be learned from the following link
http://www.nanoreefblog.com/features/pico-reefs/the-history-of-pico-reef-biology