Sump and baffle height for skimmer

[saltwaternoobie]

I bought a used sump and rough plumbed my return pump . My concern when I bought the sump the baffle by the bubble trap is seven inches . Which in my mind is low .
This section in the sump is where the skimmer goes . The section is rather large ! But a low baffle height . I found that a super reef octoppuss 2000 will work .

However wondering if I should add another baffle and give me more skimmer options and extra water capacity .
The section off the filter socks is 11 inches high .

Wondering what people's thoughts are ? Let me know if some extra pics of the sump I should upload .

http://i.imgur.com/2B1afkB.jpg

Also adding a link if my pics don't work !

Any help is appreciated as needed !

[Jayreefer]

if the 7" water depth is good for the skimmer then don't worry. If you need it higher just extend the baffle to what you need. Nothing that some glass/acrylic and some silicon won't fix.

[saltwaternoobie]

Originally Posted by Jayreefer

if the 7" water depth is good for the skimmer then don't worry. If you need it higher just extend the baffle to what you need. Nothing that some glass/acrylic and some silicon won't fix.

This skimmer i found will run in 5.5 to 7 inches so where good that way !
However i searched alot to find a skimmer to fit at this height . I thought about
extending the baffle height , but find will run into trouble with the bubble trap !

on the fence right now and want some opinion from some like yourself ! Thinking of leaving it however down the road when its running i might want to
change it and it will be running !

Would splitting this section and installing a higher baffle so i can have a
deeper skimmer section ? Then run a small refugium or other purpose

I am sure im over analyzing this just don't want any regrets

[Jayreefer]

I think having a refugium is great, but a small one is not that good. limit space and then lights cause algae growth in skimmer. If you have the room do a separate small tank plumbed in and the bigger the better. Working on doing a 80-90 gal show refugium plumbed into my 240.

[saltwaternoobie]

Originally Posted by Jayreefer

I think having a refugium is great, but a small one is not that good. limit space and then lights cause algae growth in skimmer. If you have the room do a separate small tank plumbed in and the bigger the better. Working on doing a 80-90 gal show refugium plumbed into my 240.

Currently undecided about a refugium ! But thinking of a first time salt water tank thinking if leaving it! This info is helping my decision !

I wouldn't have thought of going that big for a refugium ! Sure it will be a cool look ! And great filtration ! Good luck on your adventure