From cichlids to salt- need help

This is my first post on here and also will be new to sw. Right now I have a 180g set up as African cichlids tank. I want to switch it over to a FOWLR tank. So any help and suggestion to make the transition with be great.
Ok here's what I have

180g tank.
Hang on back CPR overflow 1200gph.
Wet dry filter. Sump.
1200gph return pump
9w turbo twist uv
Mp 40 vortex
140 # aragonite substrate
T5 fixture

That's what's setup now.

Here's what I want to do. FOWLR tank with

2 or 3 lion fish
2 snowflake eel

Can I put some yellow tang in that mix? And what else. Could I put in there that would go well together.

Also getting switched over.

I need a r/o di and a protein skimmer and a refractometer What else am I going to need to get started?

Your help is greatly appreciated thank you

 

You are going to need about 180 lbs of live/dry rock(I suggest mostly dry rock and seed with a piece or live rock during cycle period). You might just want to rinse the sand unless its in the bag. You can add any fish you like as long as it cant fit into the lionfish or eel's mouth. Tangs, triggers, large wrasses come to mind.

 

Welcome to 3reef , Dino?

 

Thanks B. figured I'd do some research and get some ideas.

 

Check out reefcleaners.org for dry rock and bulk reef supply for an ro/di unit.

 

I was gonna say live rock, patience and lots of money!!! I switched from cichlids to SW also, and glad i did! Learning patience is probably the most difficult thing. This is a great site with tons of people willing to help and advise. Take advantage of it and ask lots of questions. Welcome and enjoy!!