Drilling a Bow Front Tank

[reepher315]

I have a 46g fresh water bow front Ive been running for ever it seems. Ive been thinking about converting it to salt for a FOWLR tank. My concerns are;

1. This will be my first drill. (ive done lots of research)
2. How to safely drill a bow front without putting too much pressure on the viewing side during the process.
3. Ive treated for ich in this tank before, is this tank still useable for salt?

 

[asudavew]

You will be fine drilling the flat back as long as it's not tempered glass.
I just drilled a 90 bow and had no problems. The BeanAnimal overflow setup is OH so quiet.

If you treated for ich with copper there is potential for problems. I bet it will be fine though.
Copper is an invertebrate killer and toxic to some fish. You could fill the tank and try out a few hermits I suppose.

 

[reepher315]

I didnt use the tettra brand ich treatment I dont think its copper based.

And thanks for the input about the drilling. I was concerned because I didnt want to have the bow side holding the weight of the whole tank as I drill. Ill probably set it on a couch cushion or something.

 

[Dmorty217]

The copper is only a problem if you have inverts since it will leach out of the silicone but you mentioned FOWLR so you will be fine. Copper is toxic to all fish at a certain point and ich, hence why it kills it. Drill the flat back like mentioned above, use plumbers puddy for water dam and a guide if you have one. Go slow and let the bit do the cutting

 

[reepher315]

Yep I have a glass holes kit just waiting to get the Cichlids sold off. Thanks for the input.