Just drilled my own tank

[scott711]

I just finished drilling holes for a 3/4 inch bulkhead and a 1 inch bulkhead. I even did it with fish in the tank

 

It wasn't too hard just takes some time. I used a dremel and two different bits. I can take some pictures if anyone wants.

 

Scott

[Folta]

Cool, glad to hear it was a success!

[HowardofNOVA]

Scott,

YOUR A WILDMAN SIR! :D

 

How did you keep out the chips?

How did you keep the bit lubricated and cool while drilling?

[Guest minimalist]

I sure hope no glass chips got into your tank.

[Guest jamjam_77]

I'd like to see some pictures. I would also like to get my tank drilled as well

[scott711]

Scott,

YOUR A WILDMAN SIR! :D

 

How did you keep out the chips?

How did you keep the bit lubricated and cool while drilling?

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As I was finishing the hole, the glass popped of an fell on the floor. Didn't really have to worry about it falling into the tank.

 

I used a spray bottle and water to keep the bit cool while I was drilling every few seconds I would spray the bit with water. Worked like a charm B)

[Jon Lazar]

I just want to make sure others know that some tanks do have tempered glass in the sides, not just the bottom. If they were to try to drill a tempered tank, the glass will break, dumping everything on the floor, no matter how careful they are.

 

Bad enough to ruin an aquarium, but disastrous if it's filled with critters (and water!) Obviously your tank was good to go from the start.

 

Happy reefing,

Jon

[scott711]

I knew the back wasn't tempered glass. I didn't want to have all the tank water on my floor

 

I would be happy to help anyone who needed holes drilled.

 

I also tried posting pictures, but they are on snapfish and I couldn't figure out how to attach them.

 

Scott

[Guest jamjam_77]

So Scott what all did you do? what size tank and how many holes and what size holes?

[dbartco]

small glass bits = sand

[scott711]

small glass bits=sand Exactly

 

I have a 38 gallon tank and I drilled a hole for a 3/4 inch bulkhead and a 1.5 inch bulkhead. I trimmed down the plastic frame a little so I could place the holes a little higher on the tank to avoid seeing the water line. I took each rubber gasket and traced the inside of each on of the center brace. I also spaced them one gasket apart. I used two different bits. One to drill the initial hole and the other to make the circle. The bigger hole took about an hour and the second took about 45 min. I used a spray bottle with water to keep the bits cooled.

[HowardofNOVA]

Scott, a little CYA! :D

 

Disclaimer for Scott!!!

Just FYI, All stores that drill holes in tanks make 100% sure that the owner accepts full responsibility for any tank that breaks while they "Professionals" B)

do the job.

Anyone trying to do the same with Scott, please keep that in mind!

Howard