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12-02-2004, 08:33 PM
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Slap Me Some Salt !!
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Saint Paul
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Is this Tank Drillable?
I believe it was originally purchase from Forest Lake Pets. I'm not 100% positive. It's a 55 gallon (48x12x21).
http://www.thereeftank.com/photopost.../7570Tank2.jpg
I saw one exactly like it at Something Fishy and it was label All-Glass Aquarium.
Unfortunately, my has no such label, the only label is a sticker on the bottom stating that the bottom is tempered glass and it was assembled by Debbie H.
I am looking to drill 4 (1 3/4) holes on the backside.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Beng
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12-02-2004, 08:42 PM
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Slap Me Some Salt !!
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Duh !!,
Sorry, URL didn't automatically display picture.
Please click on link above.
Beng
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12-02-2004, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Twincities, MN
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Well if the bottom is the only thing that is tempered then you should be ok. But if the sides are then I wouldn't try.
Not to make a sale or nothing, but if you want to return that one, I have one you can have for the same cost as yours, with a stand and it is not tempered
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12-02-2004, 08:45 PM
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you should be ok to drill the backside I would think, but don't listen to me....
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12-02-2004, 09:02 PM
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Slap Me Some Salt !!
Join Date: Oct 2004
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I got it 6 months ago for real cheap. Been aching to drill it but want to make sure it wasn't tempered.
Anyone have one exactly like this?
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12-02-2004, 09:03 PM
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TCMAS Member
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Location: Twincities, MN
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hey, had to try to sell you mine....
someone will help you out...so I'll shut up now....
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12-02-2004, 09:06 PM
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Overthinks Everything
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Crystal, MN
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If it's an AGA (looks like it to me) only the bottom is tempered from what I can tell on their website & catalog.
You could always give AGA a call & see if they can help you id it for sure. 414-421-9670
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12-02-2004, 09:43 PM
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If that's an AGA, you should be fine. Correct me if i'm wrong but with AGA's, only the bowfronts are tempered, and thats the bottom.
To be absolutely sure however, go to the AGA Site and look at the specs of the tank in question, or you can call them.
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12-02-2004, 10:03 PM
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Overthinks Everything
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Originally Posted by Irenicus
Correct me if i'm wrong but with AGA's, only the bowfronts are tempered, and thats the bottom.
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Almost all AGA tanks have a tempered bottom. There is a list of what does & doesn't have a tempered bottom on their site. It's mostly smaller tanks 30 gallons or less.
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12-02-2004, 10:16 PM
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TCMAS Member
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My bad, you're right AnemicOak, the bottoms are all tempered once you go above 30 gallons.
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12-02-2004, 10:57 PM
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TCMAS Used 'Ta Be
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Anoka, MN
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Beng, I think you are fine to drill your holes in the side. I am interested i knowing why you want 1.75" holes?
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12-03-2004, 01:40 AM
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well if he F's up, he can always have mine for cheap...  |
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12-03-2004, 07:52 AM
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300 Pound Gorilla
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Hudson, WI / Hong Kong
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Where's Derek? I would have expected him to say "Grow some nads, and just drill it!" by now.
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12-03-2004, 09:37 AM
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Slap Me Some Salt !!
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Saint Paul
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Hehe, Yes, Colonel, I got the Nads to do it Sir !
FatFish, I'm doing 1 3/4 holes because I have 1" bulkheads. I can possibley go for a smaller hole, just as long as it will fit.
Wish there were some serial number or product code on these tanks. It would make everything so much easier.
Well, one BIG thanks to all of you who've responded, I am definitely going to drill it.
I can't imagine a fish tank without any holes in the back and I'm never willing to run an overflow, it just doesn't look natural.
Now all I need is to get a couple of diamond bits and a Dremel from Walmart.
Wish me luck.
Beng
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12-03-2004, 09:48 AM
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300 Pound Gorilla
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Beng, Don't buy a bit. I've got tons of them, better then any bit you can buy comercially. When you gonna drill it?
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