Tank Drilling Q's

[mandown123]

Hi reefers

I am moving into a new apartment, and looking to upgrade my 30 to this 50 Long possibly

http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=OrderForm&sProdID=ACRAQ_50Long

Does anyone have experience with drilling tanks, what should I drill in this and what size fittings? I am using an overflow now and have i think a 2 inch drain.
I am running a 20G tall refugium tank underneath.

Anyone have helpful plumbing tips I might employ when doing this upgrade? I am kind of engineering-dumb.

Thanks in advance guys, much appreciated. Also, if anyone is selling some 50-60 gallon acrylic in good condition, hit me up !

 

[Killerdrgn]

make sure the glass isn't tempered, and then the key is low speed low pressure.
And a diamond tipped drill bit if you didn't know that already.

 

[mandown123]

i was going to let them do it, as im not too handy. just wondering more like spec wise.

 

[masterswimmer]

Since you're looking to have GC do it for you, the appropriate sizes you'll need are:

Overflow = 1"
Return = 3/4"

It makes all the difference in the world what type of bulkhead you're going to use. The cheap bulkheads are schedule 40. The nice, heavy duty bulkheads are schedule 80. I HIGHLY recommend the sch. 80 bulkheads. Just make sure GC knows to drill the appropriate hole for that bulkhead and that you buy the correct bulkhead.

Russ

 

[OctaviousMonk]

I am a big fan of safety through redundacy and prefer a 1 1/2 inch drain. More does not hurt in this case

 

[mandown123]

thanks so much guys this is helping. i am waiting for the super of the building to tell me what tank size I can get. I am unsure of how the bulkeahds fit into the equation. is there any kind of information thats like a "drilling for dummys" type thing?

Thanks!!

 

[House of Laughter]

If you're getting it from GC's, it's worth the $100 they'll charge you to drill the holes and that will include the bulkheads - this is just my opinion of course since I am not spending the money

House

thanks so much guys this is helping. i am waiting for the super of the building to tell me what tank size I can get. I am unsure of how the bulkeahds fit into the equation. is there any kind of information thats like a "drilling for dummys" type thing?

Thanks!!

 

[mandown123]

thanks guys, i'm looking at the rimless. ill just let them do it.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

There is no selling allowed in the discussion forums.

 

[woodman]

the bigger the drain hole the more it will sound like a toilet bowl.

 

[mandown123]

who is selling anything??

is that true? I hate the toilet sound. 1" drain or 1.5"? What is the advantages, more water movement I guess?

 

[duke62]

i wasnt selling anything DUDE.i was offering a service

 

[duke62]

Hi reefers

I am moving into a new apartment, and looking to upgrade my 30 to this 50 Long possibly

http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=OrderForm&sProdID=ACRAQ_50Long

Does anyone have experience with drilling tanks, what should I drill in this and what size fittings? I am using an overflow now and have i think a 2 inch drain.
I am running a 20G tall refugium tank underneath.

Anyone have helpful plumbing tips I might employ when doing this upgrade? I am kind of engineering-dumb.

Thanks in advance guys, much appreciated. Also, if anyone is selling some 50-60 gallon acrylic in good condition, hit me up !

i believe he was asking if anyone if he had any expierence and i do and i offered him i never said anything about a money transaction.

 

[Robbies Reef]

usually bottoms are tempered, so drill back of tank with diamond bits you can get cheap on ebay. also look at youtube for videos of drilling fish tanks(HELPFUL STUFF).