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Looks like a good list and those radios are very tempting (honestly I just want to see a tank with them so if you feel I am pushing you that way it is because:fox: I am). I know cad lights are very pretty tanks, should be nice. When researching the tank just figure out what is going to fit...
Kind of looks like diatoms, are you using RO water and have you changed filters recently? If it is diatoms they are feeding off the silicates in the water. As far as the SPS goes, cut the coral off below where it is white, like well below.
Liveaquaria says it all:
It should reside in a 125 gallon or larger aquarium with a 2-4 inch sandy bottom in which it can submerge itself since it sleeps in the sand. It may be kept with fish that are aggressive or larger than it is, but should be housed with more passive fish as a juvenile...
First off welcome to the club. Secondly, just want to give you a big kudos for looking for knowledge before you set your tank up. Too many times people jump in and ask questions later but it becomes almost impossible to help at that point.
I just broke down my 30g cube so I have some insight...