Palimow
Reefing newb
Hey guys, I'm trying to design this thing using a 38 gallon tank (i think). I measured it to be 36"x12"x20". The current idea is to have about a 9" long section for a skimmer (don't have one yet) then a 20" section for the fuge and lastly a 5" section for the return. The missing 2" would be for the bubble trap baffles. It'll be something like this
Now since I don't have a skimmer yet is there a space size I should aim for that would cover just about anything? I'm thinking about doing a DIY PVC skimmer which would be pretty easy to plan for but if I choose to buy one instead I'd rather not have to strip out the baffles and re-silicone everything. Is 9" too much/little?
Also, what should the spacing between the baffles be? I was thinking about 1" separation and then maybe 1.5" up from the bottom for the middle baffle. Does it matter? Can I use plexiglass for the baffles and would silicone bond well with them?
EDIT: This is going to be for a 75g DT if that matters
Now since I don't have a skimmer yet is there a space size I should aim for that would cover just about anything? I'm thinking about doing a DIY PVC skimmer which would be pretty easy to plan for but if I choose to buy one instead I'd rather not have to strip out the baffles and re-silicone everything. Is 9" too much/little?
Also, what should the spacing between the baffles be? I was thinking about 1" separation and then maybe 1.5" up from the bottom for the middle baffle. Does it matter? Can I use plexiglass for the baffles and would silicone bond well with them?
EDIT: This is going to be for a 75g DT if that matters
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