So... Drilling my tank

[Doahh]

Does MARS have their set of drill bits yet?
If so how do I go about borrowing them?

 

[funman1]

I don't know if they do yet.

You can borrow mine..
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1147199

 

[Doahh]

are you between Loomis ex. Roseville/rocklin and Arden Fair Mall? I can't exactly transport the tank as it's a 90 gallon and was hard enough getting it into my house...

Can you get plugs for Bulkheads?

By the way does anyone know of any Black Paint that I can use inside of my house without killing myself with the fumes? I want to paint the back of my tank black (outside)

 

[Fragmented]

You could just use black acrylic. No fumes to worry about and it wont peel either.

 

[Doahh]

hmm... That's a really good idea... But what should I do about bulkheads?

 

[Fragmented]

I'm not really sure what you are asking about bulkheads.

I have spa bulkheads that are threaded on both sides. I can just cap them off from the inside if I need to.

 

[Doahh]

no I mean How would I get the acrilic around the bulkheads? I assume I woul just cut a bigger hole?

 

[Fragmented]

You can drill the acrylic to fit around the bulkheads before you fix it to the tank.

 

[Doahh]

ok

 

[kdblove_99]

I would just paint it! take it outside it wont take long to dry. I have never had any troubles with it peeling off

 

[Doahh]

I'd take t outside but it's a 90 gallon GLASS tank... It might be easier to take it out my window onto the deck though...

 

[funman1]

I'm at Antelope and I80
You can borrow them and not bring the tank over.

 

[MrMikeB]

Be very careful taking your glass tank outside to dry. I cannot tell you how many glass tables I have seen shattered in the sun because of being outside too long. When that summer heat starts to make the glass you could be in for a nasty surprise.

 

[Doahh]

That's also why I'd like to stay inside... Is Laytex paint OK for this since it's the outside of the tank?

 

[MrMikeB]

I was reading up a long time ago on painting the outside of the tank - let me see if I can find those articles. I think you have to be careful on getting bumps, and other things when you paint glass. I am not sure how much this becomes an issue when its the back, but I would do a little research on the technique if you plan to go this direction. There is a wealth of info here on RC on lessons learned by people who have gone down this road.

 

[Reefugee]

Doah - the problem with Latex paint is that they have a tendency to peel off smooth surface. It may initially adhere - but I would not be surprise if it peels off. Just take your tank outside and spray paint it with Krylon paint. Beside - you are going to have to take it outside to drill the holes anyway. When drilling, you should have a constant small stream of water running over the drill bit to keep it cool and to keep the glass dust to a minimal.

 

[Doahh]

hmm... I guess I get to take a 90 gallon tank out the window... Fun Fun

 

[bnmir]

I used the model airplane wing covering material monokote, you put it on with an iron. (Outside of tank, after holes were drilled and before bulkheads were installed). That was 9 years ago. It's held up fine, I've never had water or salt creep behind it.

 

[Doahh]

Monokote is actually a good idea