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					Originally Posted by WWWD  How are you going to the get a skimmer and plumbing into the sump with a shelf right over the top? I would be worried about rotting the wood of the shelf it being so close to the top of your sump. | 
	
 All of the equipment will be on the right side of the stand, next to the sump.  Check the first page of this thread, there's a drawing of how I hope it will fit.  Should be fine.  
The wood is treated and should withstand rotting.  But if it doesn't I can remove it and replace it.  It would be a bit of a pain but I'd only have to remove the electrical boxes for a minute or two, slide out the shelf & replace it.  I could always put in a 1/2" piece of acrylic if it's an issue.