For all of those following my saga...
The skimmer I bught used leaked from the bottom which would be fine if I was using it in sump but instead I plumed it outside of the sump. I'm back to Lowes for Aquarium sealent hopefully that will stop the leak. BTW I think I am going to open an exhibit at MFAH my sloppy primer job looks like modern art. The only thing that is keeping me sane at this point is the "Taste of the Rockies" ahh refreshing. For the record so far 4 Coors Light, 4 trips to Lowes, 4 Band-Aids, 3 Different Leaks from the skimmer, 3 Wet Towels, 2 Things I need to return, 1 trip to Home Depot, 0 Showers today (This was supposed to take an hour.)
To be continued...