[atlantic reefer]

Originally Posted by aaron

coralife makes a ro system that works great i have it and love it as for heaters make sure they will fit in the sump befor you buy them as for liverock check out j&l aquatics online there realy cheap even after shipping you probably wont need a wave controler if you set-up power heads right good luck i rember my first reef tank what a challenge let it cycle with a couple of damsels and some live rock for around 3 months first i only say damsels because there cheap and you will probably loose a few slong the way and dont put straight tap water in it will kill the live sand and live rock

i wouldn't use damsels as the cycle. once you add live sand and rock you add bacteria which will start your cycle for you.


As OSB said you will want a RO system.

My Opinions

Return Pump: - MAG or Iwasaki are good choices.

Powerheads - This is just what i do is i get the maxi jets and then modify them with the Sureflow 1600 mod.

Heaters - I like the Visi-Therm Stealth Heaters.

I also think the skimmer is a good choice.

Salt - I personally use Oceanic but have heard excellent things from everyone here on Marine Evironment