drilling and over flow boxes

Coventina · #1 01-26-2011, 01:56 AM

Have you drilled your tank yet? I have a kit from gl*******s and plan to do it in the next few weeks. Just wondering if there are any tips since the last post?

Cal_stir · #2 01-26-2011, 02:06 AM

google drilling aquarium tank, there's alot of videos, i've done it many times.
use a drill with an adjustable clutch, set very low in case the saw binds.
DON'T drill tempered panels, they will shatter.
go slow

othicx · #3 01-26-2011, 02:08 AM

Haha ya it has been drilled for quite a while, thanks though. I actually had help with it so it turned out nice, it wasn't hard you just have to take your time with it and it should be ok. You just want to make sure your glass isn't tempered

The Grizz · #4 01-26-2011, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by othicx

it wasn't hard

I glad you think it wasn't hard

Coventina · #5 01-26-2011, 02:37 AM

Wow guys I feel way better now. Lol

The Grizz · #6 01-26-2011, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coventina

Wow guys I feel way better now. Lol

Are you sure

Ultimatom · #7 01-21-2012, 05:40 PM

Hi guys ! Im new to this hobby , got my self a 55g tank and im in the process of building the stand. Im prolly gonna diy the sump and the overflow system too. I wanted to go with a bean animal type of overflow but i dont know where to get the box of the overflow here in red deer. Ive look at the link someone posted up here but those box are way too expensive and from what ive seen they're not bean animal systems. Any suggestions ?

The Grizz · #8 01-21-2012, 05:58 PM

You pretty much have to go to Calgary / Edmonton to get any good acrylic or even glass at a good price. Unless you know someone in the area that can drill out the tank & build your OF for ya.

Ultimatom · #9 01-21-2012, 10:43 PM

Sweet! Are the holes for bulkheads at the bottom of the tank? Is this what they call a vertical overflow? where do you get your glass and black acrylic in red deer?

Ultimatom · #10 01-23-2012, 04:03 PM

I changed my mind about the whole thing.. im bringing back the tank i got and will buy a predrilled with corner overflow in it . It's cheaper and i really didnt need the lights ,heater and stuff that was coming in that "kit" i got. I'll chip in 20$ and I'll get that 55g with a 30g tank to build my sump. Would you advice me to drill the sump for the return line and get an external pump or just run a pump in the sump?