Hi there guys, WOW!!! I'm almost overwhelmed with all the prompt responses, thank you. OK, where to start, budget wise I would really like to keep everything, equipment wise under R5K, ie Tank, Cabinet, pumps, filters, heaters, sump, etc, is this realistic? Next, size wise I obviously would love a massive tank, but due to space and budget requirements I think a 1500 x 450 x 600 would be ideal (if at all possible), if I can get decent plans I am able to build my own cabinet. Next, I have read differing views on whether to have a sump tank or not, and if so whether to go DSB or Mud?!? And hence whether a protein skimmer is necessary or not?!? Planning ahead, ie stock, it may sound odd, but fish are my secondary focus (is this wrong), as I am really more interested in the inverts, ie coral, shrimp, crab, maybe clams, I would love some anemonies but have read they are INCREDIBLY difficult to keep. Fish-wise I have read that they depend on the type of reef you get going, so since my main focus is the reef lets get that going and debate the fish a little later.