Jimmybtown Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Well I picked up a couple tanks this weekend to use for my sump/refugium project so I am now getting the hamster wheel rolling. My question is this. ......Do I have to use baffles? I know they are supposed to reduce micro bubbles into the tank (my return will not go back to the tank directly), and maintain a constant water level for the skimmer (can be achieved with ato) . Basically I want to house filter socks, skimmer, live rock, and return pump. This will return to a stacked refugium that will gravity feed back to the display. I am not opposed to adding them but want to be sure they are necessary. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmartinsnyder83 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I just have a 10 gallon as a sump for my frag tank no baffles and no bubbles for me. Now my display has baffles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 On my65 I have a 20 gallon without baffles, no problems at all. The other 2 sumps I have are baffled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 If you have room, put in baffles. They are fairly cheap and easy and are easier done before hand. And will save you tons of headaches if you happen across a producer of micro bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedout900 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I have one with and one without, I would recommend baffles. Saves a lot of headaches in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Higher flow through the sump = a greater likelihood baffles will help you IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myreef55 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Big question is space. Make sure you have room for your drain back at power loss and make your return area as large as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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