In need of help

[Chrisfish]

Welcome to R2R!! Glad to have you here

 

[Larry adams]

Thank you. Glad that im here as well. So lookung forward to getting back into setting up my tank.

 

[dbl]

Drilling does seem a little overwhelming your first time, but it really isn't that difficult. Just make sure it's not tempered glass.

I found it easier to make a template out of wood and use that to help keep the drill in place when you're getting started. Just go slow and don't apply pressure to the drill. Basically let the weight of the drill do the work. Keep it wet, go slow, and you'll be fine. Put a towel under the area you are drilling to catch the glass once you get through it. Like everything else in this silly hobby, patience is king.

 

[Larry adams]

Drilling does seem a little overwhelming your first time, but it really isn't that difficult. Just make sure it's not tempered glass.

I found it easier to make a template out of wood and use that to help keep the drill in place when you're getting started. Just go slow and don't apply pressure to the drill. Basically let the weight of the drill do the work. Keep it wet, go slow, and you'll be fine. Put a towel under the area you are drilling to catch the glass once you get through it. Like everything else in this silly hobby, patience is king.

Thank you. Amazingly , i have learned patience over time,lol. I do appreciate the response. I have posted a pic of the tank and how it is now. The glass has a sort of green tint to it. So i am not sure. But it might be tempered.

 

[ludnix]

Here's a video about checking if it's tempered glass using 3d glasses or polarized sunglasses. The green tint is likely because it's high iron glass regardless of it being tempered.

I would look into drilling a couple holes for drains on the back wall of the glass and maybe mounting a small glass overflow with silicon to do a beananimal overflow. They are amazingly silent and will prevent you from having to worry about flooding.

 

[Salty1962]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Larry Stewart]

Good luck with completing your project. I wish you all the best. Please do keep us all informed of your progress. Peace.

- Larry

 

[Larry adams]

Well, i know it has been a minute since i have posted anything. I haven't done anything with the 90 gallon. Why?????
I came upon a 220 gallon. Already drilled, with stand for $300. Words cant explain how happy i am. To have come upon my dream tank... The last owner said that there is a small leak in the front. So I'm gonna go over the whole tank with a fresh sealant. Almost forgot. Came with the canopy as well..

 

[Larry adams]

My 220 gallon..