JBJ 30 Rehad [sump baffle question]

[DarfrogDojo]

Hi All - I am rehabbing a JBJ 30gallon AIO and I wanted to know if there is any particular reason, other than design, that there is a baffle at the bottom of each chamber. It seems like a waste of space. That's space, if easily accessible, could be used for additional bio media. Before I remove it, please share your thoughts. Also - why the extra pane of glass on the left and right. Seems unnecessary...especially if I use inTank media baskets, which do not hang.

 

[andrewey]

Ease of manufacturing. They build those "boxes" out of the tank and can drop them in and silicone them in place. If you were to silicone each piece of glass in individually, you would have to spend more time lining them up and maintaining their alignment while they cure. It's not common with some other manufacturers for the reasons you pointed out.