glad to see your getting back into the hobby. Is that a Vertex IN-180 skimmer with the pump mod (I think a bubble blaster pump)? If so, I would be interested in taking a look at the mod. I have one and the stock pump is very loud and fussy.
did you do the mods to the pump or was it purchased already changed? Does it increase the "footprint" of the skimmer? I have very limited space in my sump and could only spare a little room.