10G Nano based on lordroads sticky

[Fishwatcher]

(Question at the end) I have decided to start a G reef tank, so I went out and bought some stuff and priced live rock from several fish stores in the area. I am going to use lordroads setup for the most part. I am going to buy everything a little at a time over the next 3 paychecks (Give me something to look forward to)

Here is what I bought today:
New standard G
2 powersweep 212 powerheads
Whisper 20
15 lbs bag of aragonite.

The rest of what I plan to get:
Watt heater
10-12 lbs live rock
Instant Ocean slat mix
hydrometer
saltwater test kit
3-4 reef hermits
2 Astrea snails
either 2 Nassarius or Margarita snails
the nano soft coral pack -> http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2033
A pair of true or false perculas (maybe just one)
3 sexy shrimp?

Question: I have been reading about lighting and have read the the 96 Watt fixtures are not efficient because of the reflector design. I had been planning on buying the coralife 96 Watt fixture because its pretty cheap and I really like my 240 Watt coralife on my freshwater tank. People on nano-reef.com recommend the orbit or satellite 2x40 watt fixtures. Also in the same price range is the coralife 2x65watt 24" fixture. I want to keep soft corals and maybe a clam if I can. Which one of these ligts do you think would be the best? Also any suggestions on my setup?

 

[Mushroomman]

Dont know if you are aware, but make sure to wait a bit and let the tank cycle before you pick up even inverts for the tank.

The coralife pc units are a really decent light, Id go with the 96 watt

You wouldnt be able to keep any of the tridacna clams under those lights, they do better under metal halides.

 

[Fishwatcher]

Thanks mushroom man, yes I know to let the tank cycle after I put the live rock in. When I said I plan on gettin my stuff over the next six weeks I meant the equipment. I am not in an hurry to finish setting everythign up. I want to take my time and do it all right. This will be my first saltwater.
Im kinda bummed that I cant get a clam but I guess I could save that for the next next tank.