How thick on baffles?

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  1. tripnbili

    tripnbili Feather Duster

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    I'm about to make some baffles for a sump/fuge. How thick does the glass need to be?
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Should be double strength and at least 3/16", 1/4" would be safer.
     
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  3. map95003

    map95003 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    depends on the size of your sump, but I'd go 1/4" just to be safe, not too big of a difference in $$
     
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  4. xmetalfan99

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    I used 1/4" on mine.
     
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  5. mikejrice

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    I used 3/32, but if I did it again, I would go thicker. It's better to go thick than have a baffle blow out and let your DSB loose.
     
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  6. tripnbili

    tripnbili Feather Duster

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    1/4" it is!! Thanks so much!
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I am going to use 1/8" glass for baffles and 1/4" on the side of my fuge. Its a sump/fuge combo in a 20g long.
     
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  8. horkn

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    I have 1/4" glass baffles on my 75g sump. Each compartment is 100% solid even if I only fill water in one section. Most times the water pressure is even due to the sump being filled in all chambers, but if 1/4" holds on mine, it will work with absolutely no worries ona smaller sump. You can use much thinner for a smaller tank, but if you use 1/4", you are extra safe.
     
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  9. kcbrad

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    Mine are 1/4"
     
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  10. Telgar

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    I would use 1/4 for all the baffles, the running water does exert pressure, why chance it to save $2?
     
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