Sump Baffles

I just got a sump that already has 2 baffles in it but they are in the middle of the sump which doesnt make sense to me so i was wondering if anyone knew a way to remove them without to much struggle because i rather just put in my own instead of deal with the akward ones.

 

Is this a pre-made unit with molded in baffles or one someone else built and siliconed in the baffles? a pic would really help.

 

im petty sure it is pre made because it doesnt really show silcon like it would on a tank or some of the ones ive seen people make

 

if its pre made the acrylic is bonded and so you cant remove the baffles without actually cutting them away.

 

ya thats what i was just thinking about. to me it doesnt make sense that the baffles are so close to the middle so i really cant size it with the skimmer.

 

They may be there to defuse bubbles.

 

i think i may cut the baffles so i have more options for a skimmer but how would i go about cuting the acrylic?

 

is there any way i can expand the sump because its only like 15 gallons and that seems sort of small for a 120 gallon or do you think its ok? the reason why its not bigger than 24in is because i couldnt fit a 36in. how could i remove the baffles?

 

maybe a heavy duty dremel with a HD cutting wheel.. where safety googles.

 

do yo think something like a rotozip work? or could a hack saw work? just looking for something that i can cut it with that i have around my house.