Opinions please

[Valentini89]

I have a 26g reef tank and I am going to be starting up a 100g system. I was looking for opinions on my choice of components for the system.
MD is marinedepot.com, and if you are aware of somewhere I can purchase any of these components or a comparable brand cheaper, that would be appreciated as well. Also I selected the 3434gph return pump. Is this a good idea or will it be too powerful in a sump? I have no experience with sumps.

Tank..........................................525
Sump (trigger system MD).....354
Light (ATI T5 8x54w MD)........900
Skimmer (R OCTO Clssc MD).190
Return pump (fluval MD).........242
Wavemaker (crrnt USA MD)....290
Chiller (1/4 h aqua euro MD)...600
Heater (won Bros ht1000 MD)..80
Sand..........................................100
Live rock....................................500
Salt...............................(MD).....100
Inkbird...................(amazon)......45
Total.......................................$3926

There are things I left out, small components such as refractometer, test kit, etc.. but I will use the same stuff I use for my 26g

 

[Valentini89]

I left out the ATO, undetermined brand $100

 

[WatDatThing]

If I have 4K budget and I want a reef ready system I would get the red Sea reefer 450 or 450 delux. Do you really need a chiller? Most home are kept at 77-78 degrees. Ron Reefman has a very nice rimless build from a different manufacturer that is less expensive. Look him up.

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[WatDatThing]

PS: I recommend 1 or 2 pieces of live rocks to seed and use dry rock for the rest.

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[Valentini89]

If I have 4K budget and I want a reef ready system I would get the red Sea reefer 450 or 450 delux. Do you really need a chiller? Most home are kept at 77-78 degrees. Ron Reefman has a very nice rimless build from a different manufacturer that is less expensive. Look him up.

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Thanks and yes, I have to have a Chiller. The tank is going in a room that isn't heated or cooled (converted garage) and it gets very hot and cold.