hey >sktydsntkno< it look's like ur still getting some great advise .i will just sudgest u keep ur ph n temp's at a the recomended for the fish u r planing to keep.then add some damsel's n then alway's plan ahead n stay informed as u r doing.
then keep them at those range's steady till u add the fish u whant accordingly.n i will love to see some pic's of u'r progress
im not a pro or nothing but i have kept my bandedshark at 80 ph /80 temp n salty at 1.025 n hanvent had a prob yet
n good luck again wit everything bud n keep us informed