having recently started up again myself after a long hiatus id say break the problem down into smaller chunks. these chunks will be dictated by the set up process. if you want coral then you know you will want a tank a sump and a light for sure. from there your going to need to cycle. to do this you only really need to cover your bio filtration (lots of rock in the display less bio needed in sump, less rock in display more bio needed in sump) powerhead and a return pump. from here add equipment influenced by the decisions you make by adding things to your tank as it is ready. salt water as you know is a slow game and is expensive so only add gear when needed. this will also make it easier to ask for advice on the multiple stages of tank development.
lastly i know that there are people that will argue my statement above saying if you want coral youll need a sump and have tanks to prove it, no wrong way to do it if everything is happy in the tank! hope it helps cheers
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