tonkadawg June 10, 2008 Share June 10, 2008 I can't remember where I saw it, probably RC - but does anyone have any info on drilling a tank that is filled and stocked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott711 June 10, 2008 Share June 10, 2008 Shouldn't be a big issue, but you are taking a risk. You would have to drain the tank past where you want to hole drilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonkadawg June 10, 2008 Author Share June 10, 2008 yeah I'd be drilling a hole for an overflow - so it would be towards the top of the tank. Already confirmed that the glass is not tempered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dschflier June 10, 2008 Share June 10, 2008 I wouldn't recomend it. Even if you are pretty skilled at drilling a tank the risks are pretty large. If your tank should crack for whatever reason, not only will you have a bunch of dead items to deal with you will also have a huge smelly mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw June 10, 2008 Share June 10, 2008 How large is your tank? Have you considered getting another tank the same size but reef ready, and just making the switch? Dave is right, you may wind up losing most of the things in your tank if you make a mistake. Check around and see if anyone is selling a RR tank in the dimensions you need. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonkadawg June 10, 2008 Author Share June 10, 2008 the tank is a 16 mini bow - so no chance of going reef ready. My other option was to use an overflow box, but I don't think I want to give up the real estate in the tank and also run the risk of flooding if/when the siphon breaks. I do have another tank that I could transfer everything into, but I'm a bit reluctant. I'm afraid that I'll do more damage and stress :( I'm really torn as to what the best course of action is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phisigs79 June 10, 2008 Share June 10, 2008 the glass on that tank is pretty thin and your chances on breaking it IMO are very high. If you do try it drain it all the way down and drill it using a diamond bit for a dremel. Using a hole saw will almost guarantee you break it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind June 10, 2008 Share June 10, 2008 It is only a 16 gallon tank. I don't think it would be that much work to just empty it into buckets or rubbermaid containers so you can drill it properly. Time it with a water change and you really only need to save half the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUsnakebyte June 10, 2008 Share June 10, 2008 It is only a 16 gallon tank. I don't think it would be that much work to just empty it into buckets or rubbermaid containers so you can drill it properly. Time it with a water change and you really only need to save half the water. This is exactly what I was going to suggest. 16 gallons is next to nothing to deal with, especially when combined with a water change... Get a rubbermaid tub - or just use your spare tank, and go for it... Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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