New reef in the works, 225g

[Dave C]

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.