Ok heres what I think would be a successful setup. These items are for
my tank which is going to have: fish invertabrates and
annemones.(Eventually)#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
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30 gal sump#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
external overflow #ed_op#br#ed_cl#
return pump#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
4x maxi jet 1200#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
48" 2 bulb retrofit kit coral vue lights#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
RO/DI #ed_op#br#ed_cl#
200 watt 14" heater#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
chlorine neutralizer#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
net#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
thermometer#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
60 + lbs aragonite#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
hydrometer#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
protein skimmer#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
ph buffer#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
salt water master kit#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
Alkalinity test kit#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
new bucket#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
aquarium vaccum#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
live rock#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
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*** if there is anything that needs to be added or needs to be removed please tell me.#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
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p.s. sorry to annoy everyone but I have to make sure I get all the facts down before I put live fish in these aquariums.#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
The one thing i would add is to buy 2 of those T5 retros for a total of 4 bulbs.I wouldn't buy the master test kit unless you want to.Alkalinity,PH,and nitrate are the most important tests IMO.If you buy an RO/DI there's no need for chlorine neutralizer.Check e-bay for those,i saw one going for $90.You look like your on the right track for equiptment,keep asking questions and read the articles in the advanced aquarist link i gave you.
I'm not sure if this will help,but here's a link to my 40gal project log http://www.captivereefing.com/viewtopic.php?t=578
Ok, so if I buy 2 of those t5's....then how would I hang my lighting? Would it fit in the hood that it comes with or what? It uses standard 48" strip lights.