Thinking of building a sump for my 65 hex. Ideads needed!!

[The Grizz]

I have a 10 gal tank doing nothing, was hoping this would work just have to figure out if I can gat into the stand as it is same shape as tank. The skimmer could hang on the side just have to change the intake, I would use a small submerible return pump and a small submer's heater as well. Do you think I am on the right track.