Sump/fuge 36g bowfront

[fyrfytr]

So as posted, my 36gal bowfront is up and running. I have a spair 10gal that fits real well in the stand that I was hoping to make as sump/fuge out of. Not sure that a 20gal would fit, but I haven't measured it to see if it fits length wise to know for sure. Height wise I am good, for some reason there isnt a shelf built into the stand. Question is...is it possible to do a sump/fuge worth anything in a 10gal? If a 20gal tall wont fit, would I be better servied to DIY an acrylic (I have no acrylc skills but LOVE a good DIY project) sump/fuge or make a small baffled DSB sump with the 10gal and then a HOB fuge for pods and macro alge

 

[Singlefin]

I've seen tanks with small sumps. It can be done. You don't have to put baffles in it but will limit what can go in there. A compact skimmer and return pump. Maybe some chaeto.

 

[fyrfytr]

That is my concern, that a 10gal isnt going to have enough room to be able to do a job worth putting the effort into making it into something. That is why I am thinking maybe a DIY acrylic if the 20gal tall won't fit...or do the 10gal for a sump and then do a HOB fuge