i am also very keen on marine setup. but in saying that...knowing that i am on a tight budget has put me off. if i dont have the all the right equipments (decent ones i mean), and also keeping in mind with the regularly cost involved and maintainence requirements for it, i would have to say i am not ready yet.
if i just jump ahead and try to setup with an inproper system with cutting the cost and avoiding expensive stuff, this is will put me into more financial difficulties in the future. My approach is if you do it you have to do it right the first time, even if its cost more. this will saves a lot of hassle/ cost / time later.
i have been lurking in the saltwater threads for while now. Perhaps someday when im ready. for now..its just pretty much reading and learning a bit more on the saltwater side for me.