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Unread 05/02/2009, 12:16 PM   #1
hpglow
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?s regaruding drilling a full display tank.

I have a 125G that has been set up for 2 years now. I have a HOB overflow that is a massive PITA. I have been debating drilling this thing for months now but I am afraid the pressure from the water would cause a crack or breakage. I haven't done it because I don't want to risk any livestock. This is my softie tank so most of the more hardy species reside in there.

Anyway I would like to hear from someone who has drilled a semi-full display before I try this.


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Unread 05/02/2009, 12:49 PM   #2
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Why risk it? Get some rubbermaid trashcans, drain it almost empty. Drill it and then fill it back up. The softies can handle being out of the water for a little while as long as you keep them wet.

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Unread 05/02/2009, 12:52 PM   #3
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Re: ?s regaruding drilling a full display tank.

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I have a 125G that has been set up for 2 years now. I have a HOB overflow that is a massive PITA. I have been debating drilling this thing for months now but I am afraid the pressure from the water would cause a crack or breakage. I haven't done it because I don't want to risk any livestock. This is my softie tank so most of the more hardy species reside in there.

Anyway I would like to hear from someone who has drilled a semi-full display before I try this.
I drilled a 180 gallon that was about 90% full. If you have the option I would take about 50% of the water out then drill it. The thicker glass can take quite a bit of beating in order to get it to crack so the risk is much less than if you were drilling a full 40 gallon tank for example.


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Unread 05/02/2009, 01:10 PM   #4
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is it glass or acrylic????i drilled my 220 acrylic while it was full.....fwiw lol....just stuck a net on the iside to catch all the shavings.....


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Unread 05/02/2009, 02:09 PM   #5
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It is 3/8" glass.


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