What power heads do you have in mind?
I meant powerheads for currents, and non live rock is just rock without BB. You grow some on there.
O you mean live rock that you have to re-cure. I see had to do the same with my old rock from my first setup.
It's much cheaper isn't it?
Yes it is and you don't have to worry bout the bad things that come on rock you buy. Just don't do it in the tank. I did it in a big brute with power head salt mix was dosing bio-fuel and B7 from brightwell after week two I put in the skimmer.
How much cheaper?
Well I have over a 100lbs of it so at low price $2.50 a lb and that's a low ball price.
So I'll have to run piping to the overflows?
I did cause I rather the hard plumbing but others us that washing machine tubing or the clear tubing that HD carry.
I just set up a 210 with a sump. You will need a pump to move water from the sump to the tank. You will need at least a couple of good power heads. I used two vortech mp40s. They are pricey but awesome powerheads. You will need a heater, and skimmer. I have a reef octopus 3000 sss. This skimmer is amazing! This is the first large tank I have that has a sump. One thing that shocked me was the amount of evaporation. I have to use about 2 gallons of ro di water to top it off from evaporation each day. So be prepared . Also you will need good lights if you plan on having corals. And research tons! I did my own pumbing under the tank so make sure you understand all of that before you start! Good luck
Is there a place where I can get my equipment for a better price?
Bulk reef supply usually has comparable prices. You can also sign up for their "rewards" program. For every dollar you spend, you get a point that you can "cash in" towards a purchase. Bulk reef supply has really good "how to" videos to help set up a tank. Also Foster and Smith have good prices. I buy my salt from them and if you spend at least $50 you get free shipping.