New Setup

[smc]

I am wondering if I can get a few opinions from you guys on the following setup that I was quoted by my LFS. Ive been reading here for quite a while and if there's one thing I've noticed, its that many say you shouldn't rely on the information you get from the LFS.
So... Here is the deal. Ive got some background with cichlids from back when I was much younger, but Ive always dreamed of having a reef tank so I can do corals and anemone's eventually. Ive been doing a as much research as I can, and I think I am almost ready to pull the trigger.
Here is what they quoted me
90 Gallon Oceanic RR w/ Stand - $1238
Trigger Systems TS24 Sump - $309
3 x Maxi Jet 900 - $101
Mag 18 Pump - $236
Euro Reef RS100 - $322
Coralife Aqualight Pro - $889
2 x 150 MH
2 x 96 PC
While the pricing doesn't really offend me all that much, it was pretty easy to see I could get most of this stuff much cheaper online. My question is, is this a good setup or should I change anything?

 

[smc]

anyone?

 

[scubanoah]

well if a reef tank is what you want, you will want more light and more flow than what is listed there. and yes you are right, you can get stuff much cheaper online or at larger chain stores. depending on what you want to keep, you will want about 30x turnover rate and either 3 175watt halides or 2 250 watt halides. as for flow if you are going with powerheads, the new hydor units are nice.

 

[scubanoah]

oh and that skimmer is nice, the return pump is decent and that will be plenty of actinics. any other questions just ask

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by smc
I am wondering if I can get a few opinions from you guys on the following setup that I was quoted by my LFS. Ive been reading here for quite a while and if there's one thing I've noticed, its that many say you shouldn't rely on the information you get from the LFS.
So... Here is the deal. Ive got some background with cichlids from back when I was much younger, but Ive always dreamed of having a reef tank so I can do corals and anemone's eventually. Ive been doing a as much research as I can, and I think I am almost ready to pull the trigger.
Here is what they quoted me
90 Gallon Oceanic RR w/ Stand - $1238
Trigger Systems TS24 Sump - $309
3 x Maxi Jet 900 - $101
Mag 18 Pump - $236
Euro Reef RS100 - $322
Coralife Aqualight Pro - $889
2 x 150 MH
2 x 96 PC
While the pricing doesn't really offend me all that much, it was pretty easy to see I could get most of this stuff much cheaper online. My question is, is this a good setup or should I change anything?
Lets see...You can get the MJ900 for about $20 a piece..
My mag 18 was only $150...Saw one online for $134
Saw the euroreef for $289
Im guessing the Aqualite is a 48" saw it for $639
I have seen the tank and stand combo for about $1000
Sorry..not a good deal in my eyes..