drilling a filled tank

[roilciuc]

Has anyone ever drilled a filled glass tank. I have to do it and want to know if it's possible to empty the tank a few inches and drill the top back side with the tank still partially full. Thanks in advance.

 

[helitaiwan963]

Nope, empty the tank and drill it right. This is because you need to use plumbers putty to make a **** for water to drill the tank... Look up how to drill a tank and you'll see why. It is also a mess from the dusty water that's created. Last thing you want to go into your tank

 

[Crooks]

Yup its been done.

 

[trackfast]

It is possible; you can see it on youtube. Whether you think it's worth the risk is up to you.

 

[helitaiwan963]

What i meant to say is , nope, it's not worth it. Not worth the trouble tho imo

 

[EricTheRed]

to make a **** for water

That's funny...you were auto-censored

If you drill it and it cracks do you have a back-up tank on stand-by....?

 

[failnomicon]

Just cuz you can doest mean you should. if something were to go wrong, the glass breaks, glass sawdust gets into the tank ect.

 

[SaylorsReef]

It has been done, but I wouldn't try it!

 

[Navycook2]

plus the curing time of the silicone and while its curing it does give off some nasty chemical release that will kill corals happened to my buddy!! lost most of his tank because the silicone didnt cure just saying IMO dont do it!! not worth the health or you fish or your corals!!!

 

[roilciuc]

I think I'll just use this opportunity to upgrade to a 90 gallon and get that drilled

 

[FishBeard]

plus the curing time of the silicone and while its curing it does give off some nasty chemical release that will kill corals happened to my buddy!! lost most of his tank because the silicone didnt cure just saying IMO dont do it!! not worth the health or you fish or your corals!!!

What are you siliconing? I've always just used that magic lube stuff on the gaskets, never had an issue with leaking. The silicone will separate over time and cause leaks. Magic lube stays in a grease form and makes a water tight seal that won't wash off over time. (insert childish snicker here)

 

[Navycook2]

Lol read again and then say what was he siliconing

 

[RedDevil.258]

Would not recommend it.

 

[FishBeard]

Lol read again and then say what was he siliconing

Ok, re-read the entire thread twice. Still curious what he is siliconing and why. Theres no need to use silicone at all to install a drilled overflow or return.

 

[Lil BamBam]

Ok, re-read the entire thread twice. Still curious what he is siliconing and why. Theres no need to use silicone at all to install a drilled overflow or return.

Must be this...

 

[m.miller1547]

I have drill several tanks and its much easier empty. The bit must stay wet; plumbers putty isn't necessary. A good towel and patience. You shouldn't silicone bulkheads. It's quite easy tho. I could see someone drilling a tank that has two inchs of water. Got buckets?