Equipment advice for a 120+ gallon setup

[cichlidguy]

I usually run a sump on anything larger than a 90 gallon. I just figure if going to spend that much money on a set up to begin with i want it to look clean with no heaters or filters showing in the main tank . Its totally up to you though :s

[tang daddy]

I second that, run a sump as for High end equiptment, there isn't too much for freshwater.... It depends on what your trying to achieve!

The most costly thing would be the lights If your doing a planted 120 then get some tek t5's or Hqi pendant lighting, return pump and filter you could essentially use the sump with bioballs, or filter floss. If your going sumpless go for 2 fx5 I love those filters...