GDOG - Welcome to the hobby....there are come very good members on here with a lot of knowledge that can help. This hobby can get expensive, especially if you rush. With that said, when we learn a little more about your current setup and what you are trying to do - we can guide you in getting at least a more stable aquarium for some easier to care for inhabitants....
It takes sometime to get a mature reef, with stable water parameters to add livestock....plus, you have to plan your equipment for the types of fish and/or corals you wish to keep.