+Hydro Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Why are there baffles in sumps? I notice that almost all sumps have them but I don't understand what the benefit is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Eckreef Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Baffles are generally 1" apart and in an over-under-over configuration in an effort to prevent micro-bubbles from reaching the display tank. Melev has a nice explanation of them and all other issues pertaining to sumps at Melev's reef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KeeperOfTheZoo Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Bubble trap. I also accidentally discovered that the media containers for an old dual biowheel filter fit perfectly side by side in my sumps baffles. Right now I'm running phosguard in one container and carbon in the other. Its super easy to change out media and very effective since all the water in the tank, sump and fuge eventually runs through the baffles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hydro Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Bubble trap. I also accidentally discovered that the media containers for an old dual biowheel filter fit perfectly side by side in my sumps baffles. Right now I'm running phosguard in one container and carbon in the other. Its super easy to change out media and very effective since all the water in the tank, sump and fuge eventually runs through the baffles. Very nice tip, I'll have to try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 The baffles are there to keep the water level stable on one side, like where your skimmer is. If the baffles weren't there you would always have to adjust your skimmer so that it skims properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 The baffles are there to keep the water level stable on one side, like where your skimmer is. If the baffles weren't there you would always have to adjust your skimmer so that it skims properly. While I understand and agree with your opinion, I really don't see baffles as as an absolute necessity. Between an ATO and some kind of sponge to prevent bubbles in the display tank, I feel one can do without baffles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 While I understand and agree with your opinion, I really don't see baffles as as an absolute necessity. Between an ATO and some kind of sponge to prevent bubbles in the display tank, I feel one can do without baffles. You can definitely do without if you have an auto top off. I find the baffles to be useful. I put a bag of carbon in mine. The bag works as a mechanical filter and it forces the water through the carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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