diff --git a/config.h b/config.h
index 13aa14b..3430a4b 100644
--- a/config.h
+++ b/config.h
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ static const int topbar                  = 0;
 static const int focusonwheel            = 1;
 static int floatposgrid_x                = 5;
 static int floatposgrid_y                = 3;
-static const unsigned int systrayspacing = -5;
+static const unsigned int systrayspacing = 3;
 static const int showsystray             = 1;
 
 /* Indicators: see patch/bar_indicators.h for options */