Anybody drill their tank before

[bad mantis shrimp]

I have a 30g glass aquarium that I want to drill instead of using an overflow. I want to install a 1 1/2 bulkhead as a drain. Are their drill bits made to fit the outer diameter of the pvc and compensate for however thick the pvc walls are?

[motorslave]

Geoff has alot of experiance drilling glass. Hell probably be here when he sees the title! Hang on the Calvary is on the way!



Robert

[bohydromb]

You can find many different size diamond coated drill bits at http://www.ameriglas.com/ however, they are very expensive. i bought mine and it cost me about $100 to buy two different size drill bit. however, it is well worth it in the end. it beats paying petland about $150 more to drill about 5 hole for me. just a suggestion.. also don't make the same stupid mistake i did... RUN LOT AND I MEAN LOTS OF WATER whill drilling. i was drilling my tank and all i needed was one more hole. i pretty much didn't run enough water and on top of that i was drill right under the sun with a black paint on the glass. good luck!!


willie

[bad mantis shrimp]

lol....thanks

[bad mantis shrimp]

geez I didnt know the drill bits were so expensive. I guess Im going to have to settle with an overflow. O well....

[Coral Polyps]

Some local LFS or glass companys will drill your tank for you but be warned.... nobody will warranty the tank from possible breaks or cracks while drilling. I used to drill tanks at my old shop, I've done around 60 aquariums in all different hole sizes and haven't broken a tank or sump. The key is to find a trusted place, maybe ask around your LFS or ask your buddies because you can't really screw it up you just need patience, a good bit, and lots of water.

HTH.