Congrats! It's awesome to have your other half supporting the hobby.
I would look into Reef Savvy. They're almost as expensive as the Italian tank but their quality is also as good. And most importantly, it's made in the USA and you know where to go when you need any support.
For this reason, I'm starting to regret getting another Elos. Great tank, don't get me wrong, but if I need anything, it's jumping through hoops lit in flame.
Give Felix a call at Reef Savvy. Very knowledgeable guy in both reefing and tank building.