ok. so i went out and got some lights. i picked up 2 separate t5 lightstrips. each puts out 2 x 54 watts of light. i also picked up a single 36 inch 96 watt power compact light. all 3 for 75$.

so im still needing -

fish tank. i believe i got this taken care of from clone here. hes got a 38 gallon that i think will do nicely as my first saltwater tank.

filtration - i need a good canister filter for a 38 gallon tank. im also open to suggestions on making a sump / fuge.

heaters - need a couple still, 100-200 watts each would be nice

circulation - need a couple of maxijet 1200s (those seem to be popular, both unmodded and modded)

subtrate - i think im going to order about 60 pounds of live sand off of ebay from this guy 'fijilivesand' i believe. i want to purchase this after i move on the 19th.

live rock - i also want to wait on this until the 19th, but ill happily place a deposit or purchase your lot if the price is right and you can hold it for me until the 19th.

i think thats a pretty good startup list. oh! i also need salt. thats it i think