Marineland 56G Column Stand: Shelf optional?
 

I just bought this 56G marineland column and am thinking about pulling out the shelf in the stand to give me more room for a sump, can someone knowledgeable look at these pics and give me an opinion if it's wise to do so?

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv28/Systemo/107.jpg

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv28/Systemo/106.jpg

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv28/Systemo/098.jpg

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv28/Systemo/094.jpg