Got some questions... 1st SW tank

[Troy F]

Welcome to Canreef. My better half is just finishing her degree in nursing.

Will the equipment do?

Not really, or at least not the way I'd do it. I'd make a change on your choice of protein skimmers and add more circulation. For keeping anemones light is important so the sooner you figure out how much light you have the better. Type of substrate is important depending on what you are going to do with it. If it's just for aesthetics (shallow layer 1"&lt any type is fine but it's generally thought that if you go with a deeper sand bed a super fine calcium based sand is preferable.

What is the total lbs of live rock needed?

As much as you think looks good. Probably around 30-50lbs. It varies with the density of the rock.

Any other fish suggestions?

You could have a couple of nice fish in a 33gal to go with your clowns. Maybe a firefish or dottyback. Lots of choices really. I'd suggest you hold off on the anemone until you really understand the goings on. At a later date you may decide you don't really need one or will have a better understanding of what they require.

Recently there was a suggested reading list thread. I'd advise you to read John Tullock's book The Natural Reef Aquarium. It has some fairly decent info on anemones and the collection impact on them and their clowns.