Neal July 14, 2006 Share July 14, 2006 Hey Guys, I have an 8 gallon cylinder nano tank. I am interested in adding a sump. Due to its round size I am not able to add a HOB overflow so I am thinking about drilling it from the bottom. I have never drilled an acrylic tank so this should be an interesting project. Has anyone ever drilled an acrylic tank? If so do you have any lessons learned? Does anyone have any thoughts on what type of plumbing? Are there any good acrylic places around where I can pick up supplies? As for the tank I have attached a pic. As for the large amount of live rock in my system right now a lot of it is going to a friend of mine. I am looking to build a central tower look for the LR. Thanks for the help.... Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAGA July 14, 2006 Share July 14, 2006 You can drill the tank with a regular hole saw. Nothing to it really. Just be sure as to where you want to drill. Supplies can be had in a number of locations around. There are two in Beltsville: 1) Precision Plastics 2) Capital Plastics. In Baltimore there is Total Plastics Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhoch July 14, 2006 Share July 14, 2006 As was said... easy to drill with your cordless drill and a hole saw bit (obtained cheaply from Home Depot)... Don't drill the bottom while its full of water Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal July 17, 2006 Author Share July 17, 2006 Thanks guys... I will try and remember not to drill the full tank but my memory does slip from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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