Drilling a Innovative Marine 40 Black

[edsimmons]

Some pictures of this mornings project. Drilling a IM 40 Black. I needed to drill a 60mm hole thru 8mm non-tempered glass to install a Eshopps eclipse M over flow. Took about 8-10 minutes of drilling with the Eshopps included diamond hole saw.

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[Diamond Jack]

Well done. Super clean cut.

 

[ReeferCatFish]

Hello, edsimmons!

I know this post is a couple months old, but this is EXACTLY what I'm hoping to do. I just wanted to ask where you got that overflow kit, and how well did it all work out for you? Any leaks? Good flow? Quiet? Any help or updates you could post would really help.

Thank you!

ReeferCatFish

 

[Saltwaternooby]

Nice job, slow and steady is the trick. I always do mine outside and keep the hose running to flush it.

 

[ReeferCatFish]

Nice job, slow and steady is the trick. I always do mine outside and keep the hose running to flush it.

Hi! Have you drilled the Innovative Marine tanks specifically?

Thanks!

-RCF

 

[Sandy Cheeks]

You can google the overflow but here you go https://www.google.com/search?q=esh...0ahUKEwjY6uq7ssjWAhWiqVQKHbWRB7oQ_AUIFCgD&biw

Hello, edsimmons!

I know this post is a couple months old, but this is EXACTLY what I'm hoping to do. I just wanted to ask where you got that overflow kit, and how well did it all work out for you? Any leaks? Good flow? Quiet? Any help or updates you could post would really help.

Thank you!

ReeferCatFish

 

[Saltwaternooby]

Hi! Have you drilled the Innovative Marine tanks specifically?

Thanks!

-RCF

No just in general that's the best option

 

[ReeferCatFish]

Does anyone happen to know if the Innovative Marine Nuvo tanks can be drilled easily?

Thanks everyone!

-ReeferCatFish

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Does anyone happen to know if the Innovative Marine Nuvo tanks can be drilled easily?

Thanks everyone!

-ReeferCatFish

I thought about getting one and drilling it. The main guideline I was looking at was thickness of glass. Most people recommend 6mm glass thickness at a minimum to avoid shattering glass. That said, I ended up drilling a 20 gallon tank from Petco which I think is thinner than 6mm and it was fine.

 

[ReeferCatFish]

That's interesting, because I personally have drilled small ten's and twenty's without problem, and they have very thin glass, less than 6mm for sure. Of course, that was many years ago, so maybe the quality of glass has changed. I'm pretty sure ive read elsewhere that the IM Nuvo's can indeed be drilled, but I'd really appreciate it if like a couple people at least said, "Oh sure, I did it with no problem."

Thanks guy!

-RFC

 

[CoralsAddiction]

I'm pretty sure ive read elsewhere that the IM Nuvo's can indeed be drilled, but I'd really appreciate it if like a couple people at least said, "Oh sure, I did it with no problem."

-RFC

If glass thickness is available and it is non-tempered, does aquarium brand really affect the process of drilling a tank?
I’ve drilled a Biocube 32 and regular 20 gallon tank. I’d feel comfortable drilling IM.
Drilling the Biocube was just for practice. I had one laying around so I figured why not.

20 gallon Aqueon from Petco

 

[ReeferCatFish]

Hi! I wasn’t sure if it was tempered glass or not, or if the low iron glass made any difference for drilling. I have drilled a few “regular” tanks, but I’m considering getting an IM, and was just wondering if there were any gotchas I should know about before drilling one.

Thanks for your help!

-RCF

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Hi! I wasn't sure if it was tempered glass or not, or if the low iron glass made any difference for drilling. I have drilled a few "œregular" tanks, but I'm considering getting an IM, and was just wondering if there were any gotchas I should know about before drilling one.

Thanks for your help!

-RCF

This should probably help in that case.
If you read Q+A in the product description in the link below MD says IM tanks can be drilled. They don't mention anything out of the ordinary except the warranty will be void after drilling the tank.
https://www.marinedepot.com/Innovat...-Innovative_Marine-0I05505-FIAQNCNTTN-vi.html

 

[bfernandez19]

Hello all,

I currently have an Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion 40 Gallons All-in-One. Oh by the way, I am a newbie. I saw this article that I am very curious about. I have the tank but would like to get it drilled. First thing, what tool(s) did you use to scrap off the silicone to get acrylic divider off and the rest of the sump in the back wall. I have a diamond drill 1" also to use to drill the glass. What sump are you using? Can I see current pictures of the setup?

Thanks,

Benny

 

[edsimmons]

Hello all,

I currently have an Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion 40 Gallons All-in-One. Oh by the way, I am a newbie. I saw this article that I am very curious about. I have the tank but would like to get it drilled. First thing, what tool(s) did you use to scrap off the silicone to get acrylic divider off and the rest of the sump in the back wall. I have a diamond drill 1" also to use to drill the glass. What sump are you using? Can I see current pictures of the setup?

Thanks,

Benny

Benny,

The tank I bough didnt have the AIO stuff on the back, just a glass box.

 

[bfernandez19]

It's ok! I manage to remove the aio inside the glass box and was able to drill for overflow and return! Thanks for sharing!

 

[rafael13]

Cool tank !!

 

[bfernandez19]

Cool tank !!

Thanks!

 

[bfernandez19]

It's not done yet. I'm still waiting for parts.