Here is a summary of the equipment, materials, tools, and hardware that we use. In a later post we will go over the procedure we follow.
Salt mix:
Instant Ocean Reef Crystals, 50-gallon size, $12; so our budget is $36/year for a salt mix. We do a 25 gallon water change now every two months for our 140-gallon reef system.

RODI:
Aquatic Life twist-in
Saltwater Containers:
50-gallon drum and 30-gallon drum
Powerhead:
A pump
Hose:
50-foot, vinyl