diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/sleeper_buffer.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/sleeper_buffer.dm
index 5f8e9a817b..044dab2924 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/sleeper_buffer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/sleeper_buffer.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	name = "Sleeper buffer container"
 	desc = "A closed container for insertion in the Medical Sleepers."
 	icon_state = "sleeper_buffer"
-	volume = 1200
+	volume = 500
 	reagent_flags = NO_REACT
 	spillable = TRUE
 	resistance_flags = ACID_PROOF