Newbie to the hobby and to the site

[rabid frog]

There really are no stupid questions. I think you will find everyone on this site has the best interest for you and your system.

Good luck to you, enjoy the reefs and welcome to the hobby.

 

[Catawaba]

Ditto. "That changes everything" (Cycle vs. restarting a system)
I highly recommend reading as much as possible from trusted sources---knowledge is power....just don't become a fanatic. ENJOY the hobby and WELCOME to the neighborhood.