What to do, what to do?

Are you planning on running an ATO? The return section in your first picture looks awfully small, meaning more frequent top-offs. The second pic looks much better.

 

The return section only being 1g was not really the problem. It was the footprint that I was unhappy with. it is not big enough.

 

Thank you. Yes, I will be running a 5g gravity fed ATO.

 

I need a 1" bulkhead(or whatever the size is for 1" PVC?). Could I get this at a LFS or should I juts order online? I already have the drill bit.

 

Hey man, check out my build thread pics I have that exact same setup. 29 gall dt 10 gall sump, 3 gll acrylic fuge, coralife 65 skimmer. U can fit alot of stuff in a ten gall sump if you plan it out good.

 

Sorry, sir. I can't find the thread.

 

http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off-your-fish-tanks/29-gallon-build-thread-72681.html

Here's a link.

 

Thanks...where can I get a 3g?

 

Dangit. So I will be ditching the 20g fuge. I like the idea, but just not for this situation. In the new house, the tank will go in the dinning room against this wall.



On a side note: the aquarium stand will be "skinned" to match the corner cabinet to the right. I will use that cabinet to store my extra aquarium stuff(buffer/carbon, refractometer, salt, etc.)

Because of this, I think I may have to go with the idea of having the Coralife 65 hanging on the left side of the sump. What are the negatives to a HOB skimmer if it will not be on the DT? I know leaking is sometimes a possibility.