Help from the DIY sump gods

[toxic111]

You will probably need more height than 14" especially if you have a skimmer. My Vertex In-100 is higher than that.

The first thing to do is figure out what you want to used for a skimmer, and then work backwards from that to see what you have left for a sump.

Don't forget any other equipment you want to hide in the stand as well.

Even with my 48"x24"x28"h (inside) stand, I can only use a 3gal top up container.. no where near enough for my tank.

That said, skimmer first, then what ever is left.