Drilling a glass Aquarium.

just got my bit, thanks to a fellow 3reef member, and im about to start drilling a test piece of glass prior to drilling the actual tank.

edit: success!

 

Several cordless drills

I have several cordless drills, but the only Variable speed drill that I have is 110v. Safety First--so never forget that You are mixing Electricity and Water! If You have a Cordless Variable speed drill---Use It! I started out with the Cordless drill and trying to maintain the speed (RPMs) and everything else is just an unnecessary hassle. Yes, It can be done.

 

im perplexed. why would i be mixing electricity and water while drilling a hole in my aquarium? pouring water on the glass while drilling is actually not that great at keeping the bit cool. oil works much better.

but yes, safety first. wear glasses for sure.

 

Forum:


I am looking into possibly drilling my Oceanic brand 90g BF which i was told is ALL Glass. I will be having a local LFS drill the bulk heads.

My question is where to actually have them drill the holes?

Corner ,Center ?
how many holes ?
Best Diameter for the holes ?

Thanks for the feedback crew

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You need to find out what kind of overflow you want traditional overflows would have it drilled in a corner of cent of the bottom panel. But be causious and make sure it is not tempered most assemble aquariums have a tempered bottom and if yours does I will crack when you try to drill it. Your other choice is a overflow coming out the back of the tank and if you want to a bean overflow or herbie would be the.way to go.

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Thanks scott26 for beaming up to speed....LOL

I am under the impression that Oceanic Brand at one time made exclusively all glass aquariums except as you mentioned the bottom which is tempered.

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Not a problem. Wow my auto correct sucks.

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some leather gloves and a piece of emery cloth. Use one finger and work the cloth along the edge of the glass inside the hole with a little downward pressure. You'll take the sharp edges off of the cut and knock any burs off at the same time. You'll also put a slight round on the edges of the cut.

 

Ah yes Algebra....LOL I will be working with this formula

TY

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After drilling the tank I'd like to add an internal overflow, anyone know inexpensive places to purchase these or can they be made?

I'd like to have a corner internal, but I could care less if it is 2 sided or rounded...