Help need glass tank drilled
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Topic: Help need glass tank drilled
Posted By: MrViper
Subject: Help need glass tank drilled
Date Posted: December 24 2012 at 5:11pm
I need to drill a 29gal i thought was acrylic..but think now its glass. It's a aquapod
I would appreciate anyone who could help or has experience
please text me at 8012438802
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Posted By: Lewy
Date Posted: December 24 2012 at 8:54pm
Acrylic is easy. you can do it with a wood hole saw. Just take it slow and don't push, but don't go so slow you melt it back into the cut.
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40 gal w/ 20 sump
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Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: December 25 2012 at 4:14pm
I think cutting acrylic fast produces a smoother cut you can easily cool it down with water as your cutting.
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Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: December 25 2012 at 10:55pm
What size hole would be recommended. I want the hole towards the top so it will flow into a sump next to it. Also is there a way to do it with out having to completely drain the tank?
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Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer!
Still to many cool stuff not enough money
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Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: December 31 2012 at 5:35pm
Well I found out my tank is glass. It is a aquapod 24 gal tank. Anyone have experience in drilling glass? I want to put a 1" bulkhead in the side of the tank.
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Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer!
Still to many cool stuff not enough money
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Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: December 31 2012 at 5:48pm
I've taken several tanks to Aquatic Dreams for drilling with no problems. Not sure who does it near you though.
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Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987
200g, 75g, & 15g Systems
PADI Advanced Open Water
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Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: December 31 2012 at 5:50pm
I am closer to you but ryan up there can do it as well
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Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums
Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201
Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com
[email protected]
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Posted By: MrViper
Date Posted: January 01 2013 at 12:39am
Thanks Eric @ aquarium creations for drilling my tank on such short notice. You are the best....real cool tank he is building as well....need to post pics of that one
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Vipers look cool at a distant, but be careful of the bite..its a killer!
Still to many cool stuff not enough money
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