What equipment do I need?

[nyjets51]

Ive never done SW before and im thinking of doing it. I wrote down some things I would need, could anybody tell me if im missing something or dont need something? This is for a 55 gal. FOWLR..
-Emperor 400
-two 300gph powerheads
-Salt
-Aragmax substrate
-200w heater
-standard fluorescent lighting
-live rock
-refractometer
-Background, testing kit, thermometer...

 

[reefergeorge]

[welcome]
I've seen tanks ran that simple, but I would ditch the 400, and go with a hang on back protien skimmer.
Others can help with brands.
Do you plan on using rodi water? I highly recomend it.

 

[nyjets51]

Yeah I would get the water from my local fish store... So I Don't need a filter? Just a protein Skimmer?

 

[Grouperhead]

I have an emp 400 on a 55 and it does a fine job. I use it in conjuction with a protein skimmer to filtrate my undulated triggers tank. As long as your going fowlr, you should be fine with it. A protein skimmer is always a plus too, especially if you feed a lot. You may not even want to use the heater - my 55 with t5 lights stays warm enough from just the lights. Good luck and let us know how everything goes.