treesprite June 1, 2009 Share June 1, 2009 Has anyone drilled a hex before? I need some suggestions for this 52 hex. I was thinking just to put 1 drain hole and one return hole - that should be plenty for a seahorse tank. I hope I don't break the tank - I haven't drilled anything since my lesson at the frag fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8 2 RISE June 1, 2009 Share June 1, 2009 I drilled the 40 gallon seahorse tank for school three times on the back panel right in the middle (one up top for the overflow, one about half way and one about 1/4 of the way up for the closed loop). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret June 1, 2009 Share June 1, 2009 I broke a small hex tank when I tried to drill it. Be very very careful and put almost no pressure. Let the drill bit do the job and take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhogan June 2, 2009 Share June 2, 2009 Has anyone drilled a hex before? I need some suggestions for this 52 hex. I was thinking just to put 1 drain hole and one return hole - that should be plenty for a seahorse tank. I hope I don't break the tank - I haven't drilled anything since my lesson at the frag fest. Why drill a hole for the return? Although I'm sure 2 holes would be fine, I think avoiding holes whenever possbile is a good idea, especially on a return, don't forget it will siphon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite June 2, 2009 Author Share June 2, 2009 Why drill a hole for the return? Although I'm sure 2 holes would be fine, I think avoiding holes whenever possbile is a good idea, especially on a return, don't forget it will siphon. I don't like having stuff hanging over the back of the tank. Boret, what size hex was the tank (or how big were the panels)? This is a 52g. Sam, was that a hex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8 2 RISE June 2, 2009 Share June 2, 2009 yes, it was and is a 40 gallon tank with 6 sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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