Tank Drilling Victoria Australia
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CoralB
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I can’t help you in Australia but I share your fears . I did it on a 20 gallon years ago and used a diamond laden hole saw bit with it hooked up to a battery operated drill While running the hose over it . I was successful with minor splintering on edges which the bulk head seal covered nicely . I wouldn’t dare try it on thicker more expensive glass . I would imagine they probably use a fixed drill press and a lot of experience that I don’t have on the subject . That being said if you haven’t purchased the tank is their any builders with a comfortable distance that could pre drill or either take it to them if you already purchased it ? Good luck and best wishes 
what kind of glass Is it made or going to be made of ??
what kind of glass Is it made or going to be made of ??Low iron star fire I believe in a 4 x 2 x 2 tank a bigger one to vome but for now this will be it. I thinknit will be 3 maybe 4 holes 1-2 for slimline weir and 2 for return. I’m getting the tank from an importer that won’t drill and drilling "apparently " ruins the warrantyI can’t help you in Australia but I share your fears . I did it on a 20 gallon years ago and used a diamond laden hole saw bit with it hooked up to a battery operated drill While running the hose over it . I was successful with minor splintering on edges which the bulk head seal covered nicely . I wouldn’t dare try it on thicker more expensive glass . I would imagine they probably use a fixed drill press and a lot of experience that I don’t have on the subject . That being said if you haven’t purchased the tank is their any builders with a comfortable distance that could pre drill or either take it to them if you already purchased it ? Good luck and best wishes
CoralB
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That’s rough . And I don’t like the overflow options . Sorry I can’t help you there where you are at . Wish you the best and hope you can find someone on your end
Thank you, I’ve not long began the search but I’m sure a custom build will do it if you see a kidney for sale you’ll know the priceThat’s rough . And I don’t like the overflow options . Sorry I can’t help you there where you are at . Wish you the best and hope you can find someone on your end
CoralB
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I know how bad we want things in this hobby that we can’t afford ha! That’s funny as now a days since covid you’ll have to throw in a eyeball and a lung for something like this lol !!
Just don’t cough when they exam you or all bets are off !!
When I told my wife the cost of this project I left 50% in the bag in Australia every piece of equipment is at least $500aud ($320usd) the tank quote I got the other day was 4x2x2 4 holes rimless low iron glass $3000 I found same tank from importer minus the holes $600 . But I am serious kessil a360x $845 great white skimmer $500 I can make the algae scrubber and a few other things but there will be no apex not yet anyway. But what a brilliant hobby.I know how bad we want things in this hobby that we can’t afford ha! That’s funny as now a days since covid you’ll have to throw in a eyeball and a lung for something like this lol !!
CoralB
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Will you have enough for salt , sand , and rock ? . On the good side is that humans do have two kidneys . I feal the pain . The hobby is at least 30% more expensive recently . Shipping is more expensive , manufacturing , materials , and labor prices have gone up . It’s definitely put my plans to get a bigger tank on hold . I don’t see a end in sight . More people are getting out of the hobby putting their equipment up for sale and although I would personally not buy a used tank you could probably get a Apex or good lighting used .
I’m excited and being on a low income I’ve allowed 2 yrs for build (it’ll kill me) but I can set up a frag tank and grow corals out. I saw some beautiful all be it more common hammers, frog spawn, torches, plates, acros (to name a few) really beautiful that were $5 each or $3 for $10 they were beautiful large colonies other deals were $20 or 3 for $40 and premium stuff for $50-$3000 catering to all reefers they were beautiful corals just beautiful as for sand well Australia is an island we’re surrounded by sand n water here you can buy fresh from ocean sea water by the litre.
CoralB
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It is frustrating at times with the price of things as of late but suplimenting your hobby by growing and selling frags is a great idea and that being said i would find other hobbyist in your area to network for resources like information, supplies and livestock . I’m sure you’ll be able to find people on reef to reef as well as other clubs , Once you get going you’ll find a lot of help . Believe it or not there are a lot of people here and elsewhere that are willing to help you . Also search out local frag shows and swap meets as that’s where you’ll find some of your best deals . For separate frag tanks look at used acrylic frag tanks which even if their scratched up they can be buffed out and they are usually stronger then glass plus being used you may find really good buys . This is a great hobby , you’ll have years of gratification. I wish you the best . I know that if you do a build thread here people come out of the wood work to admire and mostly helpfulLy criticize to help you make it easier and hopefully avoid any pitfalls . One resource out there to help is “ brssupply 52 weeks of reefing “ which you can find on you tube . Just try to watch the episodes in order to where your at in your startup.
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Thankyou, I’ve been belting the daylights out of YouTube and google however it’s not the same as discussing things either online or in person.It is frustrating at times with the price of things as of late but suplimenting your hobby by growing and selling frags is a great idea and that being said i would find other hobbyist in your area to network for resources like information, supplies and livestock . I’m sure you’ll be able to find people on reef to reef as well as other clubs , Once you get going you’ll find a lot of help . Believe it or not there are a lot of people here and elsewhere that are willing to help you . Also search out local frag shows and swap meets as that’s where you’ll find some of your best deals . For separate frag tanks look at used acrylic frag tanks which even if their scratched up they can be buffed out and they are usually stronger then glass plus being used you may find really good buys . This is a great hobby , you’ll have years of gratification. I wish you the best . I know that if you do a build thread here people come out of the wood work to admire and mostly helpfulLy criticize to help you make it easier and hopefully avoid any pitfalls . One resource out there to help is “ brssupply 52 weeks of reefing “ which you can find on you tube . Just try to watch the episodes in order to where your at in your startup.
im looking for a second and third smaller tank to use as a quarantine and frag tank well that’s the plan.
I just ordered the lights for my algae scrubber and or refugium. It’s exciting.
all the best
regards Duzzy
Isn’t everyone selling frags though? How can it be viable if we all do it?It is frustrating at times with the price of things as of late but suplimenting your hobby by growing and selling frags is a great idea and that being said i would find other hobbyist in your area to network for resources like information, supplies and livestock . I’m sure you’ll be able to find people on reef to reef as well as other clubs , Once you get going you’ll find a lot of help . Believe it or not there are a lot of people here and elsewhere that are willing to help you . Also search out local frag shows and swap meets as that’s where you’ll find some of your best deals . For separate frag tanks look at used acrylic frag tanks which even if their scratched up they can be buffed out and they are usually stronger then glass plus being used you may find really good buys . This is a great hobby , you’ll have years of gratification. I wish you the best . I know that if you do a build thread here people come out of the wood work to admire and mostly helpfulLy criticize to help you make it easier and hopefully avoid any pitfalls . One resource out there to help is “ brssupply 52 weeks of reefing “ which you can find on you tube . Just try to watch the episodes in order to where your at in your startup.
Isn’t everyone selling frags though? How can it be viable if we all do it?It is frustrating at times with the price of things as of late but suplimenting your hobby by growing and selling frags is a great idea and that being said i would find other hobbyist in your area to network for resources like information, supplies and livestock . I’m sure you’ll be able to find people on reef to reef as well as other clubs , Once you get going you’ll find a lot of help . Believe it or not there are a lot of people here and elsewhere that are willing to help you . Also search out local frag shows and swap meets as that’s where you’ll find some of your best deals . For separate frag tanks look at used acrylic frag tanks which even if their scratched up they can be buffed out and they are usually stronger then glass plus being used you may find really good buys . This is a great hobby , you’ll have years of gratification. I wish you the best . I know that if you do a build thread here people come out of the wood work to admire and mostly helpfulLy criticize to help you make it easier and hopefully avoid any pitfalls . One resource out there to help is “ brssupply 52 weeks of reefing “ which you can find on you tube . Just try to watch the episodes in order to where your at in your startup.
CoralB
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No not everyone . I would say fewer than you would think . There are a lot of people in the hobby but on a percentage basis imo more people are either not experienced enough to make a biz out of it or just don’t do it . Personally I only sell or trade when certain corals I have grow too big but I always find and buy new strains and types of coral to add to my collection or for a new tank . I do also trade every once in a while for food or equipment but I don’t want to do the selling part where it’s a biz . Life is short and this is a hobby of mine but not the only one . Years ago I did the side biz of breeding discus and doing the shows which was fun to me at the time plus I made a little money and made new friends. For me that’s what it’s about . Still like discus and plan to set up a discus tank again but for now I’m enjoying the reef tanks .
CoralB
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Do you have any clubs near you ? You would be surprised what you could find on the cheap at local clubs plus you get to be with people that share the same interest while learning a lot . And you may find a niche to grow or breed something that you could sell or trade to help offset your hobby and maybe avoid having to sell that kidney lol !!
Was looking at clubs it’s a big part of why I’m join this hobby. I’v been into freshwater a long time but never did clubs. I did the bird breeding club and really miss the comraderyDo you have any clubs near you ? You would be surprised what you could find on the cheap at local clubs plus you get to be with people that share the same interest while learning a lot . And you may find a niche to grow or breed something that you could sell or trade to help offset your hobby and maybe avoid having to sell that kidney lol !!
Fragging and reefing to me is just gardening with water instead of dirt but all the chemistry is there.
CoralB
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So you traded your green thumb for a wet thumb lol !! plus I’m sure this type of gardening is way more expensive
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