Hi everyone, After more than a year, I still haven't set up my reef tank. Got busy and also the saltwater stuff got a bit too intimidating. Now I'm revisiting the topic because I think I'm ready to move on from freshwater. I have some questions. I currently have a 60x30x36 (6mm thickness) planted freshwater tank with a canister filter. I'm looking to use the same tank together with a small sump (maybe 45cm?). I'll need to find someone to help me drill drainage holes. Is it better instead to start with a whole new tank instead? If so, then I'd go for a 60x30x36 but 8mm thickness tank. I need it to be the same dimensions because I want to use my existing cabinet. As for plumbing, should I be looking to do a herbie or bean animal drainage? Or is it too complex and require too much space for a 2ft tank? I'm actually leaning towards doing a bean animal drainage (since is most quiet and safe). And how should I design the sump? From what I've read, I think I'll be using a skimmer, an auto top off, and ideally a refugium. Is it possible to put all these in a 45cm sump? Thanks! Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk