Question about baffles in sump. And existing silicone..

[D311]

When installing baffles I notice they will not sit flush since the tanks original silicone raises edges of baffle. Am I supposed to cut this out to fit baffle flush then silicone? Or silicone right over it? Seems like it'd be hard to make perfectly straight with it there.

 

[CRW Reefer]

Yes just use a razor blade and scrap/slice/cut the old silicone out. Place new baffle where you want it and re-silicone it in. Easy peasy

 

[D311]

Good to hear. Do some just silicone in place without cutting? Or is that abnormal?

 

[CRW Reefer]

It would be abnormal yes to leave silicone from old baffles in the sump.

 

[D311]

Not from old baffles. I mean the actual silicone holding the aquarium bottom together.

 

[rajkovich207]

I was just able to push the baffle into the old silicon. I don't know what anyone else has done but if it were me I would definitely NOT cut the old silicon.

 

[NanoNathan]

i just pressed it far as it would go and used a good amount to cover the very small gap on the bottom part of the tank.

 

[CRW Reefer]

Oh I'm sorry I didn't realize you were talking about the silicone holding the tank together lol. Def do not cut or remove that!!!!!

 

[D311]

Okay thanks for info. Let the messy first time silicone begin.

 

[ironworker]

fyi.if you spit on your finger it will keep silicon from sticking to it and make it easier to wipe off. kinda gross but it works.

 

[azjohnny]

I use a medical exam glove. They are cheap you can get a box for under $10 at most pharmacies

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