Now since you have the first part out of the way you can really get to brass tacks on planning your setup. I'm sure you've already spent a lot of time reviewing different gear and so on. But now it's time to really decide lol. I am in early planning stages for a small bow front. So I know how anxious you have been, and how excited you must be now. I got it used and was told it's a 30 gallon but after doing measurements it looks more like a 28 gallon. So far I have the tank stand and a T5 light fixture
I should probably be patient like you, and wait until I can set up a 75 gallon. But I already have this tank and I just can't wait to get my feet wet LOL.