DIY AIO Sump For 60G Cube

[samb5590]

I recently moved, and rather than doing the big transfer with my 75g, I got the bug and decided to get a rimless 60g cube to transfer into. Maybe will make the moving easier??? Time will tell... That being said, I couldn't find a pre-made AIO for the tank, so... we're making one! Thoughts on this layout?

I plan to add an Octo Classic 100 HOB skimmer, and I have a few aqueon/sicce pumps I will choose from for a return pump. - I don't have the space for an actual sump but also want to hide the uglies that are needed for tank maintenance.

Is this big enough?
Will it do what I am wanting?
Advice or input?

Thanks in advance

Overall measurements are...
Whole Tank:
24x24x24" (internal is 23 3/16")

Sump Section:
24x4x24" (including glass)

Display Section:
24x20x24"

 

[Kodski]

You'll want to switch the heater and refugium at the very least. With that arrangement your return pump will very likely suck in chaeto causing the pump to stop.

In my opinion, you likely wont be able to pull off a mechanical filtration and a skimmer in one chamber. You'll likely end up eliminating either mechanical filtration, the skimmer, or the refugium.