Another Sump question

stilgore · 03-28-2006, 09:25 PM

Im starting to make templates to create the baffles in my sump. There are very few right angles in the toolbox that I am using to contruct it. Do you all think it is necessary for the baffles to be water tight around the edges or does it matter if some water seeps through?

Thanks,
Stil

Warnberg · 03-31-2006, 08:54 AM

Well it depends on what you are after, if water level in that particular area of the sump is not important then no a perfect seal is not needed, however if you are looking to raise the water level in that section of the sump and possibly have it fall over the top of the baffle to add oxygen to the water then yes it is necessary.... You do not have to have a perfectly cut piece for your baffle, you an always use some Tank safe silicone to seal it.

Just my 2 cents

Vanquish · 03-31-2006, 02:05 PM

If there's a huge gap, micro-bubbles might seep through?? That might be a situation that you don't want...

KimPossible · 03-31-2006, 07:22 PM

I had about an eigth of an inch gap between tank and baffle. I siliconed them in on the opposite side of the direction that water would flow. Getting a bead of silcone between the baffles is difficult!

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stilgore Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Another Sump question Im starting to make templates to create the baffles in my sump. There are very few right angles in the toolbox that I am using to contruct it. Do you all think it is necessary for the baffles to be water tight around the edges or does it matter if some water seeps through? Thanks, Stil

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Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Another Sump question Well it depends on what you are after, if water level in that particular area of the sump is not important then no a perfect seal is not needed, however if you are looking to raise the water level in that section of the sump and possibly have it fall over the top of the baffle to add oxygen to the water then yes it is necessary.... You do not have to have a perfectly cut piece for your baffle, you an always use some Tank safe silicone to seal it. Just my 2 cents __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

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KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Another Sump question I had about an eigth of an inch gap between tank and baffle. I siliconed them in on the opposite side of the direction that water would flow. Getting a bead of silcone between the baffles is difficult! __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

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