Anyone who clearly reads and follows the procedures that I outline in that thread can do it. It's science, but not rocket science. It does take as much live stuff as you can start with. I'm not saying not to test, though I have not tested N compounds for many many years, what I am saying is that more important than testing is to understand how to use the biology to your advantage in setting up a tank that does not go through a destructive "cycle".

I don't mean to point out your mistakes, but you may be starting off on the wrong foot. Already you are informed that coral are easier than fish, so setting up a coral tank is the way you should go.