DIY In Sump Stand for Protein Skimmer

[Palster]

I finally got my 135 gallon system running today. Tomorrow I plan on installing my Euroreef RS 180 skimmer in the sump. I need to come up with some type of stand to set the skimmer on in the sump. My sump is 12 inches deep and this skimmer is designed to sit in no more than 8 inches of water so I need a stand approximately 4 inches high. Does anyone have any suggestions for a simple stand that I can build to set this skimmer on (the footprint of this skimmer is 11" by 13.5"including the skimmer body and pump). I have considered possibly cutting a plastic pail so that it is approximately 4" high and setting the skimmer body on this and also using a smaller plastic container cut to 4" under the pump, but if anyone has a better suggestion please let me know.