Rubble rock as makeshift baffle in sump?

FlashJordan · 06/01/2012, 07:28 PM

Hey all. I have a Euro-fil 125 sump, and I want to utilize the middle chamber as a refugium with either live sand or miracle mud. The issue is that the first chamber does not have bottom baffling and there is a 2 in gap at the bottom where the water flows between the chambers.

I realize I could probably put some acrylic in there myself, but I was wondering if there was an option of putting smaller live rock in the space to act as a filter/baffle, as well as something to support the sand bed, yet still allows the water to flow through.

Does this make sense? Is it advisable?

Aquatron · 06/01/2012, 07:38 PM

Hello,
You could rig something for sure done all the time. Since you asked i say install needed baffle and be done with it, sure it's maybe a little work now but rig and you have work from now on. I am talking about weekly maintenance with rig job

Best of Luck!

FlashJordan · 06/01/2012, 09:01 PM

Thanks! I've never done any acrylic work, but from what I've read, it's probably not too hard so maybe I'll give it a shot.

06/01/2012, 07:28 PM	#1
FlashJordan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 162	Rubble rock as makeshift baffle in sump? Hey all. I have a Euro-fil 125 sump, and I want to utilize the middle chamber as a refugium with either live sand or miracle mud. The issue is that the first chamber does not have bottom baffling and there is a 2 in gap at the bottom where the water flows between the chambers. I realize I could probably put some acrylic in there myself, but I was wondering if there was an option of putting smaller live rock in the space to act as a filter/baffle, as well as something to support the sand bed, yet still allows the water to flow through. Does this make sense? Is it advisable?

06/01/2012, 07:38 PM	#2
Aquatron Refugium pat.#D414,242 Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 844	Hello, You could rig something for sure done all the time. Since you asked i say install needed baffle and be done with it, sure it's maybe a little work now but rig and you have work from now on. I am talking about weekly maintenance with rig job Best of Luck! __________________ Doctor "Aquatron" Mister "Spinner" 300 gallon TRUVU AquaSystem "Mod" w/ 150 gallon control center....... Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2276765&highlight=300+dt+

06/01/2012, 09:01 PM	#3
FlashJordan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 162	Thanks! I've never done any acrylic work, but from what I've read, it's probably not too hard so maybe I'll give it a shot.