short answer - wait a year at least...
Long answer...
I would suggest waiting.. until YOU are ready. Learn everything you can with your 38 first. Learn from your mistakes and from reading/research.
I would put your other tank plans on hold. Put it in storage or sell it. You are asking pretty...
I will also throw in a MH pendant and ballast for free. Needs a coat of spray paint.
lamp, ballast, actinic, MH bulb. Not sure of wattage. Was above my 40 gallon breeder.
Yes... you saw that right!
I am getting out reef for a planted tank. I have an Eheim 2227 that I would like to trade for a 2217.
Comes with everything. Except you would need to buy a new float. They cost $15. Works perfectly.
Let me know...
Or for Sale $175