looks like a good idea to me, it just needs access to some light. If you do not have space for a sump, that looks like a good alternative, just make sure the flow is not too strong through it.
i need to ad stuff on it, I'm not planing to use the skimer.. a have skimmer running and doing well. this fuge is just for macroalge and pods.
its on the way anyway, I whent to auarium showcase and they have the same thing for 399...