oceanic vs all-glass aquariums
I prefer all glass. Oceanic tanks that i have had, leaked over time.
euroreef skimmer:
Try the Recirulating line, they are pricey but well worth the efficiency.
lighting-what is the best one to use? I like the combo orbit type
At least get metal halides, depending on how deep your tank is, the least I would get is 250watts.
sump-which one would do the best job and easy of maintence?
You can either buy one or build your own, you might consider buying a 100 or 75 gallon aquarium and converting it into a sump, which is easy to do.
chiller-this set up will be in a basement, and the weather is seasonal, will I need one with the type of lights I will be useing?(-15-low 100's)
I would only recommend a chiller if you get extremely hot tempatures, I live in texas and will be buying one this next summer. Metal Halides put out a lot of Heat.
wavemakers-what is your opinion of useing these and which one works best
Wavemakers for corals are a must, check out Tunze line of streams with a multicontroller, or you can Mod Maxi Jets which are cheaper. Most people pick the Tunze line since they have huge controlable areas and are very easy to operate.
pumps-which ones are the best to use to keep heat at a minimun and low energy cost, how many will I need to meet 3600 gph circulation?
Figure at least two, these need to be outside sump pumps, or known as external pumps rather than internal pumps.