glass measurements

sil3ncio · 05-09-2008, 08:53 PM

anyone know what are the exact measurements for a baffle (glass or acrylic) so that it will fit a standard 10g tank? thanks for the help.

Vir · 05-09-2008, 09:13 PM

10w x20L

Killerdrgn · 05-09-2008, 11:49 PM

THe inside dimensions are actually a little less, it's more like 9.875 x 20

KathyC · 05-10-2008, 01:09 AM

If you look through the side of the the tank you can measure it yourself..you'd want to deduct 1/16" off that measurement so you can fit them inside and have room to maneuver them while installing.
Ideally you'd want glass baffles and you'd install them using aquarium silicone. Ask to get them 'seamed' when you have them cut so that you have no sharp edges.

sil3ncio · 05-10-2008, 11:22 AM

i don't mean the measurement for the tank, i mean the the measurements for the baffles themselves....

KathyC · 05-10-2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sil3ncio


	i don't mean the measurement for the tank, i mean the the measurements for the baffles themselves....

Are you asking what height they should be?..and are they going into this 10g tank?
Would also be good to know how many baffles you are adding and if this will be a fuge or a sump.

sil3ncio · 05-10-2008, 10:08 PM

yes, what height?, and how wide?, i want three baffles for a sump, going into a 10g tank...

KathyC · 05-10-2008, 10:19 PM

You might want to read all about sumps here:
http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

Very informative & it tells you how to determine what you need and how to measure for it.

If you have more questions after reading this inof, of course we'd be more than happy to help you out!

sil3ncio · 05-27-2008, 01:03 AM

thanks for the info, in the end won't needed, i great MR member (Scion_TC2005, thank you dude!) donated a sump to me, won't need to make one from scratch at this time.....

05-09-2008, 08:53 PM	#1
sil3ncio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 158 Reefer Ratings: (2)	glass measurements anyone know what are the exact measurements for a baffle (glass or acrylic) so that it will fit a standard 10g tank? thanks for the help.

05-09-2008, 09:13 PM	#2
Vir Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boogie Down Bronx Posts: 197 Reefer Ratings: (13)	10w x20L Last edited by Vir; 05-09-2008 at 09:15 PM.

05-10-2008, 01:09 AM	#4
KathyC Rafflemeister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Barnum Island Posts: 3,683 Reefer Ratings: (73)	If you look through the side of the the tank you can measure it yourself..you'd want to deduct 1/16" off that measurement so you can fit them inside and have room to maneuver them while installing. Ideally you'd want glass baffles and you'd install them using aquarium silicone. Ask to get them 'seamed' when you have them cut so that you have no sharp edges. __________________ Don't just treat the symptom, remedy the cause!

05-10-2008, 10:19 PM	#8
KathyC Rafflemeister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Barnum Island Posts: 3,683 Reefer Ratings: (73)	You might want to read all about sumps here: http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html Very informative & it tells you how to determine what you need and how to measure for it. If you have more questions after reading this inof, of course we'd be more than happy to help you out! __________________ Don't just treat the symptom, remedy the cause!

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05-09-2008, 11:49 PM	#3
Killerdrgn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Forest Hills Posts: 1,117 Reefer Ratings: (10)	THe inside dimensions are actually a little less, it's more like 9.875 x 20

05-10-2008, 11:22 AM	#5
sil3ncio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 158 Reefer Ratings: (2)	i don't mean the measurement for the tank, i mean the the measurements for the baffles themselves....

05-10-2008, 10:08 PM	#7
sil3ncio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 158 Reefer Ratings: (2)	yes, what height?, and how wide?, i want three baffles for a sump, going into a 10g tank...

05-27-2008, 01:03 AM	#9
sil3ncio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 158 Reefer Ratings: (2)	thanks for the info, in the end won't needed, i great MR member (Scion_TC2005, thank you dude!) donated a sump to me, won't need to make one from scratch at this time.....