Tips for first nano tank?

[muzikalmatt]

I've been using the AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite on my 10 gallon tank and it's been rock solid for over a year now. It's very reasonably priced too. You can see more about it at this post in my 10 gallon budget build thread.

 

[willnow]

I recently got a Fluval Evo 13.5 gallon Nano reef tank. I started cycling it a day ago. I have CaribSea Live sand in it and im dosing it with Seachem Stability. I plan on letting it cycle for at least 6-8 weeks.
I am going to take things very slow with this tank. I do not want to kill a single fish or coral or introduce any hitchhikers into the tank.
I had a 75 gallon reef tank a while ago and i made a lot of mistakes and learned a LOT from them.
I am aware that nano tank water parameters can fluctuate a lot easier vs a larger tank. I do use a RO/DI water filter and use instant ocean reef crystals. I am also going to make sure that the fish and coral i get are compatible temperamental and water parameter wise BEFORE i buy them.
some questions i have include-
Will two premium clownfish and a cleaner shrimp be ok in a 13.5 gallon tank with a good amount of live rock and coral?

Will coral be ok in a quarantine tank with poor lighting for a few weeks or should i get a nicer light for that amount of time?

What are some ways i can avoid introducing pest into the aquarium?

what kind of corals can i get with the stock fluval evo light? (Besides zoas, GSP and mushrooms)

I'm running same tank. You can use everything stick that came with it, good with the RO/DI filtration, upgrade to better light Fluval Sea Marine light 15"-22" (25,000k) 22 watts for bout $150. It will fit perfectly with the stock lid. Works with Bluetooth on phone or buttons on fixture.

Stick with water changes every 2 weeks. No procrastinating- DO IT. I do 3 gallons at a time.

I've got 15 lbs of live rock, live sand, and Fluval bio media. Plenty of room for good bacteria to flourish.

My clowns started mating/breeding when I got my new light. They never did that with the other light. It's strange, not saying it's because the light but that's all I've done differently recently.