Tank Drilling

[GregfromOz]

I acquired a 60 gallon tank from an LFS who was re-furbishing his shop. Originally got it for QT, but I'm now thinking about turning it into a FOWLR set-up. It's solely a tank, no bulkhead or plumbing. Is there a way I can tell if it can be drilled so that I can connect it to a sump?

 

[HuduVudu]

I acquired a 60 gallon tank from an LFS who was re-furbishing his shop. Originally got it for QT, but I'm now thinking about turning it into a FOWLR set-up. It's solely a tank, no bulkhead or plumbing. Is there a way I can tell if it can be drilled so that I can onnect it to a sump?

Look for the manufacture's sticker. They are usually in sneaky places.

Most tanks the sides are not tempered therefore drillable. It is usually the bottom where the problem occurs.

Here is a good video for a simple trick to find out.

Good luck.

 

[GoVols]

I acquired a 60 gallon tank from an LFS who was re-furbishing his shop. Originally got it for QT, but I'm now thinking about turning it into a FOWLR set-up. It's solely a tank, no bulkhead or plumbing. Is there a way I can tell if it can be drilled so that I can onnect it to a sump?

If it's tempered glass then do not drill

 

[Dieing for a Drink]

you can use imax 3d glasses look at youre back window of youre car which is always tempered if it looks wavey the glasses are good then check out out the bottom of the aquarium if its waveyy then you cant drill it