Drilling a tank

[Ikan60]

Looking for recommendations on where to go to get my tank drilled. I'm not sure I want to do it myself. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Location? And... It's pretty easy. Get a bit from bulk reef supply and watch the video. If you're never greeley I'll help ya.

 

[Ikan60]

That's really nice of you. I'm just worried about cracking the tank and making sure I do it right. I'll take a look at doing it myself though. Is that bulkreefsupply.com? I'm in Golden.

 

[CRW Reef]

What size tank is it?

 

[Ikan60]

120 Gallon

 

[Ikan60]

Somebody at reef stock who seemed very knowledgeable told me I was really brave to try drilling the tank myself. It kinda freaked me out. Don't really want to break the tank.

 

[SynDen]

Its really not all that hard, but have to make sure the tank isnt tempered before attempting it or you will shatter the tank
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/view/howto-drill-aquariums-and-install-internal-overflow/

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Just don't drill the bottom, that'll crack. I have drilled many holes with no issues. Just go slow, don't push/ let the weight of the drill and your arm do the work. The brs video is pretty good. Lots of good demos on you tube. Really. You'll be fine.

 

[CRW Reef]

Just don't drill the bottom, that'll crack. I have drilled many holes with no issues. Just go slow, don't push/ let the weight of the drill and your arm do the work. The brs video is pretty good. Lots of good demos on you tube. Really. You'll be fine.

+100 just make sure you use a new bit, a second person keeping a steady supply of water on the bit and glass and then lastly MAKE SURE ITS NOT TEMPERED!!!

Other than that its easy peasy

 

[Ikan60]

OK. You all have given me my confidence back. I'm going to give it a go. Thank you all. This forum is the best!

 

[xsocali]

Make sure you have a towel or something on the inside to catch the plug.

 

[MuralReef]

I used plumbers putty to make a circle around the hole to hold water so you can do it on your own.

 

[Ikan60]

Great tips! Plumbers putty - good idea.

 

[fishguy69]

Masking tape on the underside of the projected hole. This will stop it from falling. LOL

V

 

[Ikan60]

Masking tape on the underside of the projected hole. This will stop it from falling. LOL

V

Great idea! Just bought the bit.