Let's Plan a 120g Upgrade

[msn711]

I know people plumb skimmers remotely all the time, I just haven't seen any instructions on how to do it. If it's as simple as putting a pump in the sump, connecting the pump to the skimmer with appropriate sized flex tubing, and then putting another tube on the skimmer's output going back to the sump, then no big deal. But other than that, I'd prefer plug and play.

At the same time, I don't want to buy another skimmer that just won't cut it.

Oh, and I can move the bed over by getting rid of my nightstand. That's not too big a deal; I'd just prefer to keep everything clean and under the tank. I think I'm even going to go with manual top offs rather than putting a holding container next to the tank (unless of course I'm on vacation). Just trying to get a cleaner look this time around. People come into my apartment and they love the tank, but they always want to know, "why do you have all this 'stuff' out? Shouldn't it be hidden somewhere, like the ones on tv or in magazines?"