45 gal hex reef tank

[derekwag]

So I've had a planted freshwater tank for about 6 months now and my gf wants a salt water.

Anyways, I bought a 45 gal hex in hopes to have a reef tank in the next year.

I plan on building a small sump to put a skimmer, and heater in. I aslo plan to get a eheim canister filter (love it in my fresh water) and use it to pump the water from the sump to the tank and also filter the water.

If there is a better way or flaws in that system I would like to know.

Besides that I would like to know what kind of lighting yall would use (preferably under $400).

what over flow would yall suggest?

skimmer?

And also any advice you would give to a newbie.

Anything is helpful at this point.

 

[seabass]

Welcome to N-R.com.

 

I don't see the need for a canister filter when you have a sump. Instead, an overflow kit from Glass-Holes and return pump is the way to go. The filtration could be a skimmer and media reactor. For a Hex tank, a pendant light fixture would be a decent choice. What are the dimensions of the tank?