Sum design for cube options ? (and to double decker or not)

[2BeAlive]

Hi

Considering taking my 60cm cube (24 inches) live, but not happy with its simple glass box sump.

I want to run a refugium and a skimmer, also want space for a media (going to run Orca Lab bio cubes) in the sump.

Any designs out there that works under cubes this size?

What small footprint skimmer should I consider (I don't relay heavily on skimmers for filtration, but like to have one around for when/if it is needed)?

Should I consider "double deckering" the sump to get more space or is a wider cabinet easier (worried that it will detract from the rimless cube looks)?

Photo for effect only.

 

[dank reefer]

Might be best to oversize the stand a bit so that you can accommodate the sump that will house all the equipment you want.

Look at it this way too - When you upgrade your tank (which we all know you will) you can reuse the stand.

 

[2BeAlive]

I am actually thinking of just building a 1.5m stand and get it over with ;Happy

 

[I’ma tempermental coral]

60 cube here on an over sized stand to accommodate what some would consider massive overkill in the sump/filtration department. Really it’s your best bet if you don’t want to go with something proven like the trigger 20 cube sump or even their platinum 20 cube sump.

 

[2BeAlive]

I will look at them, but in South Africa finding commercially available sumps is far and between, and shipping something here that heavy/big seldom make sense.

Thanks for the lead.