In episode #2 we detail the essential equipment needed for setting up a reef tank, how each piece of equipment functions in a reef system, and the key factors that you should consider when purchasing each piece of equipment. 00:23 – The aquarium 00:59 – REEF-SPEC cabinet 01:26 – Return pump 01:48 – Mechanical filter 02:24 – Chemical filter 02:44 – The lighting 03:56 – Substrate 04:22 – Live rocks 04:44 – Salt 05:04 – Refractometer 05:25 – Thermostat Episode list: 1 - What exactly is a reef syste