Total newbie, hex tank build questions

[matthend]

So I was gifted what I have since learned is an old Profecto 27 Hex tank and stand, and with a small amount of cutting I can fit a 10 gallon into the cabinet for a sump. Is this a good idea? From what I have read so far it sounds like oxygenating the water can be an issue with tall tanks like these so I am trying to work out what I can do to alleviate this. Trying to figure out where to start, so many questions, what to buy first...

 

[lapin]

Im going to suggest some sort of hang on the back skimmer instead. This will provide some oxygenating effect as well as acting as a filter.

 

[matthend]

Would the smallish sump not be worth the trouble for the extra volume etc that it adds then? Would the Seaclone 100 be an ok choice for a HOB skimmer?

 

[n2585722]

I have a hex tank build and I have a sump that is about 10 gallons. I built the stand and built the sump to fit in the stand. Click on my build thread contributor banner in my post to get to my build thread.