Removing baffles from a store bought glass sump

[HockeyRooster]

I have a sump and I’d like to reconfigure it. I understand how to remove the baffles. I am concerned about breaking the seal in the bottom of the tank where the baffle is siliconed over the tank seal.

Any insight on how a sump like this is built? Do they build a tank and once the silicone is completely dry/cured add the baffles? Or is it built all at once and siliconed in one step?

Is there a good chance I can ruin the sump so that it leaks? Or does this type of removal normally work out well?
Thanks!

 

[Biglew11]

I would cut the glass baffles out then apply a small amount of silicon where the baffles were located.

 

[fishface NJ]

Just remember new silicone with not stick to cured/dried silicone

 

[HockeyRooster]

Just remember new silicone with not stick to cured/dried silicone

Yes, I did know this but thanks for pointing it out.

So, would you remove baffles? Do you think it’s safe to remove them?

 

[HockeyRooster]

I would cut the glass baffles out then apply a small amount of silicon where the baffles were located.

I missed this post-thanks for the input. That was my plan but I’m VERY concerned about ruining the main tank seal.

 

[HockeyRooster]

Well, I removed one of the baffles and filled the sump. All seems to be good so far. Thanks for the input