Need Setup Advice

I am thinking of getting back into a SW/Reef tank. I had one years ago, but sold it when I moved to a new house and never got back into it.

Anyway… here is my question. I have a 75 gallon glass aquarium that I ‘acquired’ from my son when he got out of his turtle obsession. It has been cleaned and sitting empty for many months. I have thought about selling it, but it is a really nice looking tank and stand, so then I considered getting back into the hobby. But the problem is that the stand is open in the middle with a couple of shelves and only enclosed on each end. That makes it impossible to have a sump unless I change stands.

It has been 10 years since I had my last tank and I am in a different place financially, so if I do this, I want to spend the money to do it right. So, my gut is telling me that going with a HOT skimmer wouldn’t be ‘doing it right’. So…if I have to change the stand, I am thinking that I should just sell the whole thing and start with a bigger tank.

Thoughts?

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