| I have CF Lights. I talked to a saltwater reef shop down the road from the college and they said that those were the kind we needed to be able to have coral and other reef plants and animals.
And the lots of money thing is correct. This project has been picked up and let down a numerous amount of times since the reef company that was taking care of it quit taking care of it, so the department is careful about putting money into this project.
He also had a few ideas that would make the tank better, one was a small electric eye setup that would refill the tank when the water got to low. (anyone know what this is called as I have forgotten? or where I could get a cheap one?)
The other thing was a set of water pumps for inside the tank that would alternate back and forth, creating a wave motion inside the tank. (Once again, forgot what it was called and looking for a cheap set)
This Friday I will be draining the tank and cleaning it. Is there anything special that I need to use to clean the tank with? anything I should specifically avoid? Should I even replace the sand in the bottom?
You guys have been great! I can't wait till I get started on the saltwater tank! | 
