Hello and welcome. Just to make sure you know ... first bit of advice ... Test kit! The proper test kit (i.e. TF-100 – link below) is the foundation of your pool care. Why this kit? We've learned through personal experience that you cannot reply on pool store testing, test strips, or simple over-the-counter kits. They simply do not read Free Chlorine (FC) or Cyanuric Acid (CYA) levels accurately or to the high levels we need. If you do not have a TF-100 or Taylor K2006 test kit, it should be your #1 priority.
As for the pool set-up, many people have use foam panels or Gorilla Pad as additional base. You'll find some chatter on this site about it.
Spend some time reviewing the link you see below in my signature as well. Lots of great info on those pages.
If you have any specific questions about your set-up, please ask. Lots of folks here to assist. Welcome!
