Hi Terence
The basic equipment that you may need to get are as follow:
1) Protein Skimmer
2) Fluidise Reactor (For phosphate media - Ideally Rowaphos)
3) Return pump
4) Chiller (To maintain water temperature - Essential for reef aquarium)
5) T5 lightset
6) Wave maker (Optional - may get vortech or tunze)
Other than the hardware, you will also need to do some research to understand the various parameters (e.g. pH, NO3, kH, Cal, Mag and phos) and understand the relationship between the parameters. Patience is the key to the success. After setting up the tank, let your tank cycle for at least 2 weeks to a month before stocking up slowly.
Best regards