[goldenmean]

Yes I did DIY the sump.
I knew I had very limiting dimensions in the AGA 55g stand.
SO I found the perfect size AGA tank (15g Tall) and Had a LFS order it for me.
Then I had 3 glass baffles cut to size.
The first baffle calms the water coming from the overflow because my Tunze skimmer recommends calmer water for more productive skimming.
There is a 2 inch gap below the baffle to allow water into the skimmer chamber. I also siliconed 2 glass swizzle sticks to the baffle and the left side of the tank so I could create a shelf with egg crate where I can run carbon if I need too.

Then after the skimmer/heater chamber I added 2 glass baffles as a bubble trap. Water goes over then under. I know many use 3 baffles for a bubble trap but 2 is really all that is needed. Why have water go over the last baffle and create new bubbles. The first chamber between the baffles is sufficient to stop them. Plus using 2 baffles gave me moe room in my return chamber.

I am the master of patience!
I have been planning (and saving) for this tank for over 7 months

I just got email from Richard at TBS.
My order is on a at the airlines already and should be in Chicago by 1pm
just 13 hours after I ordered it. Amazing!
I have to work til 5 - well maybe 4pm then I am off to Midway airport.