i have a 36g bow w/ a custom cabinet w/ extra room for a sump and supplies.. i also have a VHO set for the tank, pumps etc for added cost... never set the tank up b/c my job moved me to VT.
I'm very confused why there's so much trepidation to using a former saltwater tank going forward with freshwater? Using a former freshwater tank going forward into saltwater has potential problems. Never heard of it the other way though.