Great thread idea. After a decade in the hobby growing sticks I'm starting a new softie/lps project. I have a lot to learn still but I'll share some general reefing wisdom.
-there are a lot of different ideas how how to do something (do what works best for your tank)
-go slow and steady-don't make drastic changes
-if something is going wrong only change one variable at a time
-quality water, food, light and flow makes happy tank
-keep your hands out of your tank (can't practice what I preach
-right size purchase equipment (bigger is not always better)
-understand what your coral likes for flow/light and place accordingly in tank
-develop a husbandry routine that you can stick to and enjoy