How to tell if your tank can be drilled?

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #1 08-31-2009, 08:20 PM

Most tanks will be tempered on the bottom & the manufacturer will have a sticker on that pane that states "Tempered". I don't think they usually temper the other panes, just the bottom.

serratus · #2 08-31-2009, 08:50 PM

The glass is super thick for a 50Gal and it's pretty old and very heavy. I have no idea about brand.

fencer · #3 08-31-2009, 09:57 PM

Tempered at 50 gal is about 6mm thick. I know I blew one out 2 weeks ago. You want to sell it?

Old and thick...I think my old 72 was about 3/8 thick

serratus · #4 08-31-2009, 11:22 PM

Do I want to sell it? lol, I'm looking to build with it, why would I want to sell it? Although from another thread I had, looks like there is no point for me to do a sump system so I guess I won't be drilling this one.

Why, are you looking for a 50gal thick glass?

fencer · #5 08-31-2009, 11:25 PM

Yes...I was....I am setting up a sps rearing tank so I want drill a few holes in it but I need it 4 ft long

sphelps · #6 09-01-2009, 01:54 AM

Is the tank 3 feet long or 4 feet? Standard 50gal longs (4feet) are completely tempered. A 3 foot 50gal is not.

fencer · #7 09-01-2009, 02:31 AM

Even the old style hagen 4 fts?

serratus · #8 09-03-2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphelps

Is the tank 3 feet long or 4 feet? Standard 50gal longs (4feet) are completely tempered. A 3 foot 50gal is not.

It's a 3 footer. I didn't know there were standard 4 feet 50gal tanks. I thought the typical 4 feet dimensions makes up 55gal.