Christy: Thanks for the warm welcome!!!  Yes, I know the Hagen's suck, I'm replacing them soon with Salifert.  Might get a pH pen too.
niloc:  Sometimes funds just don't support a ton of live rock.  I'll buy the best quality live stuff to make sure I get a good array of life.  
seashells:  Thanks for the welcome, and for the mandarin tip!!!  
Seahorse Fanatic:  Yes, I have heard this, and I'm not sure if I'll "take the risk" or not.  But they are SO purty!
msteele:  Thanks!  I'll try out 30 or 35 lbs to start off, and go from there.
ReefGeek:  On a softy/LPS tank it will definitely be overkill...heat issues mainly.