Drilling Aqueon standard 65g

[LetItReef]

Hello,

I'm planning to drill this tank and have no idea how many holes am I suppose to drill? Do I just need to drill one hole and buy a Overflow kit and plumbing? Any suggestions what type of Overflow and size bulkhead and plumbing I need to get?

I'm thingking getting a HOB overflow if I cannot drill this tank but I read about stories loosing a siphon.

Thank you

 

[LetItReef]

Bump

 

[jetmaker]

I bought a h20 over the flow made by custom aquariums you can look it up on Google Plus you can buy the drill and templates. Has instructions for drilling on line.

 

[jetmaker]

Over flow dang auto correct lol

 

[Mandrew]

You can also get overflow kits from glasscages.com and they come in kits as well. Even with the hole saw! I used one on my last build and never had a problem with it and it was super easy. It was my first time drilling a tank, just watch lots of videos before you do it and you shouldn't have a problem.

 

[jetmaker]

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You can also get overflow kits from glasscages.com and they come in kits as well. Even with the hole saw! I used one on my last build and never had a problem with it and it was super easy. It was my first time drilling a tank, just watch lots of videos before you do it and you shouldn't have a problem.

I agree to watch videos

 

[jetmaker]

You also need to get with the tank manufacturer and make sure the glass is not tempered.

 

[Mandrew]

You also need to get with the tank manufacturer and make sure the glass is not tempered.

This is also a very good idea. I'm pretty sure most tanks are only tempered on the bottom but it's better to check for sure!

 

[glb]

This is also a very good idea. I'm pretty sure most tanks are only tempered on the bottom but it's better to check for sure!

There should be a sticker on any glass in the tank that's tempered. I have a 40g breeder and it came with a sticker on the bottom to not drill the bottom because it was tempered.

 

[LetItReef]

Thanks everyone. I will look into them but when you drilled your tank, how many holes did you drill?

 

[Mandrew]

I only drilled one for the over flow. Then I ran my return over the edge with rigid PVC.

 

[LetItReef]

How about the drain? So total holes I need to drill will be 2, 1 for overflow and 1 for the drain?

 

[Mandrew]

No the overflow goes into the drain haha.

 

[LetItReef]

If your above statement is correct Mandrew, good that means only 1 hole to worry about

 

[Mandrew]

Some people drill an emergency over flow hole, and return holes too but I didn't on my last tank, and my current tank is sumpless.