Need input on what to get

Mattyice008

Reefing newb
Ok so first off, I need a pump to use in my ro/di system, like one that will sit in the tub that has the water, and I just turn it on and it pumps water out of the bin into whatever I want.

Second, I recently was given a free 70gal tank.
So I'm looking for suggestions on the following:

Filter(Brand, type, etc.)
Heater(Not too hard I guess..Just gotta find the right mw)
Powerheads-Already got it
Lighting-Already know what I'm getting

Now for my next question..
I don't have, and have never had, a "sump" or anything special under my tanks..What are the benefits of having one, and what do you need to make one. Then, protein skimmers. I have never used one of those either. Should I? What are the benefits? How do you use them?

Leaving for Missouri tonight, so this will give me something to do during the long ass drive.
 
I use these pumps for my phosban reactors and JBJ ATO. works great, adjustable flow and is dead quite. [ame]http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-MN404UL-Mini-Jet-Adjustable-18-108/dp/B000HHQGM2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1341186415&sr=8-4&keywords=aquarium+pump[/ame]

For your 70:

Not sure what you mean by filter. The LR in our tanks is usually the filter. Get a titanium heater. Actually, get two. You never know when something could happen to one of them.
 
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