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Originally Posted by nikkipigtails  Lowes is officially on my ****list.  I finally got the energy to start putting the baffles in the sump today. Imagine my surprise when I go to put one in and it's 1/4" too small. That means that I have an 1/8" on each side to fill in with silicone. I tested the other baffles and they are all either 1/4" or 1/2" too small. I was baffled (ha ha ha) as to why they were too short. I pulled out the cut list I made and triple checked my measurements. I even drew a picture of the plexiglass for the guy showing him the way I wanted him to cut it.  Too bad I'm breastfeeding...I need a stiff drink right about now. |
I just read your entire thread. I cant wait to see it up and running.
One note on the acrylic baffles on a glass tank.
When I was researching my DIY sump. I read that if you are going to use acrylic baffle you want them cut small and placed with lots of silicon. Silicone will expand and if it is placed tight in a glass tank it can actually break the glass. I have read it is always best to use glass baffles with glass tanks.
btw Olivia is just too adorable!