How many baffles?

benignoh · 12/19/2007, 09:49 AM

Im finishing the sump for my new 150g, and will like to know is 3 baffles are enough of 5 will do a better job, I just want to be sure no microbublles make it to the return area.
The sump is 36x12x20 w/ a configuration of overflow/baffles/return/refugium.

SuperAWE · 12/19/2007, 10:16 AM

3 usually works pretty well unless your skimmer outputs lots of very fine microbubbles. You can also point your skimmer output opposite the baffles to increase travel time of bubbles before they travel to the baffle.

12/19/2007, 09:49 AM	#1
benignoh Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: PR Posts: 146	How many baffles? Im finishing the sump for my new 150g, and will like to know is 3 baffles are enough of 5 will do a better job, I just want to be sure no microbublles make it to the return area. The sump is 36x12x20 w/ a configuration of overflow/baffles/return/refugium. __________________ Thanks Benny Current Tank Info: 150 gal Reef Tank, 40g sump

12/19/2007, 10:16 AM	#2
SuperAWE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 245	3 usually works pretty well unless your skimmer outputs lots of very fine microbubbles. You can also point your skimmer output opposite the baffles to increase travel time of bubbles before they travel to the baffle.