where can I get my tank drilled in upstate SC?

hng · 03-20-2006, 03:54 PM

Getting ready to set up my 30 gal long tank and I need to get it drilled for a corner overflow. I called a local glass shop and they said they only had bits for 2 inch or 1 1/4 inch hole. Well, my 1 inch bulkhead requires a 1 3/4 inche hole. So, does anybody know of a shop or person who could help or should I try to enlarge a 1 1/4 inch hole? I live in Spartanburg, BTW. Thanks, HG

hng · 03-20-2006, 03:57 PM

Almost forgot, my tank is an All Glass aquarium and it doesn't specifically say it is tempered glass. Does anyone know if it is or should I assume that it isn't. Thanks, HG

TimmyG · 03-20-2006, 06:06 PM

I'm not sure about a 30 long having a tempered bottom ( aga can tell you) but you can drill the back.
Chuck at Aquarium Oddities in Greenville will do it for you. I don't have his # but his store is just off of I 85

AQUARIUM ODDITIES
613E North Main St.
Mauldin SC 29662

Hours:
Wed-Fri: 12-9
Sat: 1-9
Sun:1-6
Mon-Tues: Closed

Or you can do it your self.
I did mine.

OH BTW
We're trying to get a club started in the upstate area and would love to see you at some meetings.
We have a forum on another site http://www.reefmonkey.com/phpbb2/viewforum.php?f=24
Mods, I hope that is OK...

tdwyatt · 03-20-2006, 06:31 PM

Aquarium odities in Mauldin, $120 or 125 as j;e, and Chuck has the stufr to make a high quality hole in plain glass. I am pretty sure thebottom of 30G AGA tanks are tempered though, just put the holes in the back side pane of glass.

hng · 03-20-2006, 08:15 PM

I guess I will have to call AGA to find out if its tempered glass on the bottom. Would it be easier to get the glass shop to cut a hole and then widen it to fit the bulkhead?

know-it-all · 03-20-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tdwyatt

Aquarium odities in Mauldin, $120 or 125 as j;e, and Chuck has the stufr to make a high quality hole in plain glass. I am pretty sure thebottom of 30G AGA tanks are tempered though, just put the holes in the back side pane of glass.

http://www.diamond-drill-bit-and-too...-Drill-Bit.htm

buy your own for $50 shipped

mine has paid for itself in the first 6 months

TimmyG · 03-20-2006, 09:30 PM

I'd look up Chucks # and call him. Tell him Timmy sent you.
and let us know what he is charging.

Drilling it yourself is an option and there is a member of the club here that may loan you a bit. I used his to do my sump.

hng · 03-21-2006, 01:12 PM

Just called AGA customer service, they said that the bottom of the 30g tank is not tempered.