I'm setting up a new marine tank, speccing out equipment etc.  I've read a lot of online reviews, but I'd really like to see some of the kit before committing to particular systems, e.g. lighting, wavemakers, monitoring systems.

I'm trying to DIY as much of the control as possible, partially for cost, and partially for fun.  So I want to be able to compare equipment from a control perspective, not just does it do the basic job.

Any suggestions for where I can go within reach of Cambridge?  Maidenhead Aquatics at Coton seem good, but it's a bit small, no marine equipment on display.  I'm happy to drive a bit, e.g. to North London, if I can find somewhere with equipment on display, and knowledgeable staff.  If  they have corals on display, even better :-).

Thanks!

Im in Cambridge and if im looking to shop locally i will go to either Maidenhead (coton or Shelford), Perfect aquatics in Henlow or Jaws in Bedford.

But for the extra 20 mins AAC in Harlow is the place to go.  I have yet to leave that place empty handed

Great, thanks for the responses.  Sounds like AAC is worth a visit, I'll give them a try next week :-).

Thanks. Need to go midweek anyway or I have to take the kids. No chance of a conversation then!