Brand new to salt water!!

Dang, beat again tonight. I need to type faster.

 

nice lol

 

Yeah, You have your reading cut out for you. A break in "cycle" is to establish bacteria need to neutralize bad things in the water like ammonia and nitrate, nitrite. You need to buy test kits for these as nitrite and ammonia are poison to fish and if you don't have live rock it will kill the fish as it builds up. Here's a link to get you started:
A Typical Break-In Cycle
I would suggest get a couple of books to learn a few basics then come here for more detailed questions.
It's a great hobby you'll enjoy it. But it must be done the right way.

 

Wow, I wish i wouldve joined this forum yesterday! The word cycle never even came up at the store...GEEZ. Thanks for the info, ive learned more on this site in 10 min than a week BS'n with the people at the lfs. Ill take all of your advice, thanks so much.

 

Hey, it happens. We just don't want to see a newbie get off to a bad start, get discouraged, and then leave the hobby. Keep us posted on your progress and we all will help you get off to a great start.