How to remove a sump baffle?

[DrewBrees713]

I dont have enough room for a skimmer in my first compartment. Need to move it a couple of inches. How do i go about doing that? Thanks.

 

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I dont have enough room for a skimmer in my first compartment. Need to move it a couple of inches. How do i go about doing that? Thanks.

depends. is it welded acrylic or siliconed?

 

[DrewBrees713]

Stupid question. How can you tell? I think its welded cuz i didnt see any silicone beads.

 

[Pntbll687]

Stupid question. How can you tell? I think its welded cuz i didnt see any silicone beads.

Take a pic and post it.

Also, most glass sumps are tanks with baffles glued in.

Acrylic tanks can come in different colors, so if its green/red.... it's acrylic and you'll need to cut the baffle out.

 

[DrewBrees713]

 

[Pntbll687]

looks like acrylic to me.

You need a dremel or similar tool to cut the baffles out. Why can't you put the skimmer in the larger chamber to the right?

 

[DrewBrees713]

I can put it in the second chamber, correct me if im wrong, but as i understand it you'd need constant water level for the skimmer? I think the water level in my sump drop .5" everyday.

 

[shred5]

Beware removing a baffle in a acrylic sump. ... It can sometime be adding to the strength of the sump. Removing could make it bow more or split.

 

[Pntbll687]

How big the system?

It might be easier to and baffle instead of cutting one out

 

[DrewBrees713]

Its a 120g. Even if i add a baffle and leave the other one in place id still dont have enough room for my skimmer.

 

[cracker]

Hello Drew, it was suggested to me that an oscillating cutter with a fine tooth blade will cut thru the acrylic. I have not tried this.

 

[DrewBrees713]

Thanks