Would like to hear the opinion of some successful SPS keepers that have had their systems running for more than a year or two. Basically if you were starting a new tank with all new dry rock and no livestock, what would be your path to success in the first year of the tank? How would you cycle the tank, how/when would you add livestock and corals, and what key components (equipment or practices) would you use to insure that the tank matures into a coralline and SPS growing machine with minimal negative side effects (algae, pests, parameter issues) in the shortest amount of time? I find so many varying opinions on every subject and I have my own opinions after 10+ years in the hobby, but I thought it would be interesting to see what well laid out steps some reefers would take towards maturing a tank. I'm well aware of the patience and hardships we all face in the first year of new tanks, but with many people succeeding from day one I'd like to see what they're doing differently to warrant their path to success.