Consulted with reef store today are they correct though

[Mike J.]

Most people don't use fish to cycle a tank. Get all your live rock in there and your sand (1/2" or more than 3") and then cycle your tank, then clean up crew, then fish. Turn on your skimmer as soon as your sand settles.

 

[Mike J.]

Here's an article that will be a great asset to you right now. The Mature Aquarium