How high, sump baffles??

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  1. BoBo65

    BoBo65 Torch Coral

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    Hey guys I'm just getting rdy to go to a glass shop so I can get all my baffles and overflow cut and I was wondering how tall I should make the baffles for my sump its a 29 gallon tank I was thinking 12-14 inches high but I really have no clue.... any expert input???
     
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  2. mikejrice

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    If you will be running a skimmer be sure to make that compartment the height that it will run best at. From there just be sure each compartment is a little bit lower.

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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I think 12" is high enough for most skimmers. The only need to go higher would be for extra water volume in your system.
     
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  4. ReefBruh

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    Find out what type of skimmer you are using and use the specs from that. For example reef octopus skimmers operate at 8" - 10" in height. So I would do 9" to be safe, space them about 3 cd's apart keeping the first and last baffle on the bottom and the middle an 1" or 2" from the bottom. JMHO
     
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