Reef tank electrical requirements

[Palmer]

Hi everyone,

I was reading a SW reefkeeping book and it recomended having dedicated electrical set up for a reef tank. I am no electrician but I know the requirements should vary a lot depending on the size of tank and components you are going to keep. I am planning a tank that will be 60 G with a 20 G sump. I am going to use a 250 W MH unit (one bulb) that also has some fluorescent lighing (not HO/T5.) Assuming a couple of powerheads and a skimmer/heater etc etc could I run it off of a typical electrical outlet?

I wasn't sure if the book I was reading was speaking in the context of much larger tanks since it does not say.

Happy Turkey Day,

Palmer