1” hole in 10G tank

Midknight · #1 11-24-2006, 05:46 PM

Hi everybody,

As stated above I am thinking of putting a 1” (or 1.25” hole) in the upper corner of my 10 G for a return.
I know the glass is on 1/8th thick and figured it was too thin to hold without cracking the glass.

NOW… Could I just attach a second of 1/8th glass to reinforce this? Or do I even need to worry about it

Thanks
Dan

WWWD · #2 11-24-2006, 05:50 PM

You can actually custom order a tank from Seastar with holes drilled in them where you need for a fairly reasonable price. I think you will end up cracking the glass trying that.

Midknight · #3 11-24-2006, 05:56 PM

Yes, but I have a number of old tanks and lots of time on my hands.

Was also going to cut an over flow into it also.

WWWD · #4 11-24-2006, 07:41 PM

Well I guess you can always experiment since you have extra tanks then. Im guessing you will have a tough time drilling 1/8" glass.

Richy44 · #5 11-24-2006, 08:08 PM

Nice and easy see, thats the way you do it!
When cutting a notch, I always drill a hole in each corner first..that way the inside corners are radiused and less prone to cracking.

Rich............

tranvictor · #6 11-24-2006, 10:11 PM

It'll work, I drilled a five gallon with a 1" hole and it didn't crack. You just have to be careful, and make sure that the hole is approx. 2" from every side. I drilled mine for an above tank fuge.

hqgc · #7 11-25-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tranvictor

It'll work, I drilled a five gallon with a 1" hole and it didn't crack. You just have to be careful, and make sure that the hole is approx. 2" from every side. I drilled mine for an above tank fuge.

What did you use to drill the glass?

tranvictor · #8 12-05-2006, 02:25 PM

I took it into AI in Edmonton, and used the press drill.