anyone here drill tanks

[bckane]

Im going to install a closed loop sysytem on my tank amd need 3 holes on the back....anyone here drill holes in there spare time.?
Brian

 

[Rogger Castells]

Manny, AKA thesaent has the bid and has drilled tanks before, or else most glass & mirror stores will do it for you but will not be responsible if the tank breaks, ea hole will be about $30

 

[cubano2480]

ya manny {thesaent } can do that for u ............

 

[ZURCSREEF]

I got the bits and have drilled all my tanks except my new 125 (came with mega flows). Let me know if you would like to borrow the bits, I would do it, but really don't want to be responsible if it breaks although I never broke any of my own.

-Mike C. aka ZURCSREEF

 

[Speckled Grouper]

I have gotten tanks drilled at All Davie Glass, for about $ 15 to 20 a hole, they even drilled a hole in a thin 10g tank without a problem. And they are open Saturdays til 12. Griffin, just west of University.

 

[thesaent14]

how big you want the holes i have for 2" and for 1" bulks send me a pm with your number ill call you if you like i live in 57 ave miami lakes

 

[bckane]

drill

drill

I was planning on upgrading to a 65 gal tank from a 38....but like to have a little bit more space in my stand......So thinking about going with a 75 gal tank......came across a pretty good deal on a 75 gal....but not RR....Ive heard of many people drilling there own tank...but I never did one or seen it done....I was trying to get away from the hangon overflow which I have now and never had a problem with it......what would be the best way to go....look for a 75 gal RR or drill my own...or just keep the hangon overflow.?
Brian

 

[thesaent14]

if is not temper glass you can drill and it will be beter because like that you can drill the back for close loop if not get a RR tank

 

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7475169#post7475169 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thesaent14
if is not temper glass you can drill and it will be beter because like that you can drill the back for close loop if not get a RR tank

I think the bottom is temper glass.....well the 75 I was looking at today have the sticker on the bottom "DO NOT DRILL"..........But I would like to do a few holes in the back for closed loop

 

[thesaent14]

this is my 80g sump it have the same in the bottom but not on the side take a look at the pic from before and after

after the skimmer

those are bulk of 1"

 

[bckane]

what about making a overflow and drilling the back...do they sell any kind of kit....I can get a Birch Cabinet
and Matching Canopy and a 75gal tank brand new for around 400.00....but the tanks not RR

 

[thesaent14]

i probably can help you with that depens on how you want it i tink i can make somting

 

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7475226#post7475226 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thesaent14
i probably can help you with that depens on how you want it i tink i can make somting

Im thinking one hole closed to the bottom,,,,will have to make something like the megaflow system.......for the return I can come from the sump with same pvc that can hang over the lip of the tank I guess.....Ive never seen on in action

as you can see Im tight for space in my stand