Drilling service

[Monty98]

Anyone here in central Florida that can drill a 50 gallon low boy tank for a sump and a return? I have no idea what I’m doing and I don’t want to ruin the tank.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Anyone here in central Florida that can drill a 50 gallon low boy tank for a sump and a return? I have no idea what I’m doing and I don’t want to ruin the tank.

@Monty98 - drilling a tank is not as difficult as you might think it to be. There are quite a number of threads here that discuss it. Also, have you confirmed the glass you want to drill is not tempered?

 

[Monty98]

Anyone here in central Florida that can drill a 50 gallon low boy tank for a sump and a return? I have no idea what I’m doing and I don’t want to ruin the tank.

@Monty98 - drilling a tank is not as difficult as you might think it to be. There are quite a number of threads here that discuss it. Also, have you confirmed the glass you want to drill is not tempered?

Yes I have confirmed that it’s not tempered. I’m just being overly cautious about this since it’s my first time attempting

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Yes I have confirmed that it’s not tempered. I’m just being overly cautious about this since it’s my first time attempting

There's a slight difference between being overly cautious about doing a task and not doing the doing the task, at all. LOL! (I mean no offense. Really, I don't. I simply have an odd way of seeing things sometimes. Just ask anyone that knows me.)

In any case, if I were closer to Orlando, I'd pop by and take care of it for you. However, since I am not close and it seems no one has volunteered yet, maybe pick up a piece of glass or, even, a cheap used tank on FB marketplace, and practice a little before doing your 50g. I'm telling you, it is quite simple and easy.

Here are some videos...

HOW TO DRILL AQUARIUM GLASS - tips and tricks - The king ...
YouTube · The king of DIY
Nov 22, 2024

How to Drill a Hole in a Glass Aquarium the Easy Way [DIY]
YouTube · Aquarium Co-Op
Oct 22, 2015

How to Drill an Aquarium Quick and Easy
YouTube · Steenfott Aquatics
Feb 28, 2021

 

[Monty98]

Yes I have confirmed that it’s not tempered. I’m just being overly cautious about this since it’s my first time attempting

There's a slight difference between being overly cautious about doing a task and not doing the doing the task, at all. LOL! (I mean no offense. Really, I don't. I simply have an odd way of seeing things sometimes. Just ask anyone that knows me.)

In any case, if I were closer to Orlando, I'd pop by and take care of it for you. However, since I am not close and it seems no one has volunteered yet, maybe pick up a piece of glass or, even, a cheap used tank on FB marketplace, and practice a little before doing your 50g. I'm telling you, it is quite simple and easy.

Here are some videos...

HOW TO DRILL AQUARIUM GLASS - tips and tricks - The king ...
YouTube · The king of DIY
Nov 22, 2024

How to Drill a Hole in a Glass Aquarium the Easy Way [DIY]
YouTube · Aquarium Co-Op
Oct 22, 2015

How to Drill an Aquarium Quick and Easy
YouTube · Steenfott Aquatics
Feb 28, 2021

So far you have been the most helpful and I appreciate it! Thank you very much!!!

 

[Johnd651]

Have you tried any of the fish and coral stores in your area? There is a lot of them.

 

[Fish Fan]

First thing, whether you hire someone or do it yourself, is you have to check to see if the glass is tempered or not. You cannot drill tempered glass:


And here's more on how to drill the tank if you want to try it yourself:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/cont...9DzF36FpL__KhZHbKm0vhojWAD-7FfBhoCC8YQAvD_BwE
Good luck!

 

[ScottJ]

Some LFS also have aquarium maintenance services. I bet one could do it at your site. It would cost you a service call charge, but it might be worth it to you.

 

[Monty98]

Yes I have confirmed that it’s not tempered. I’m just being overly cautious about this since it’s my first time attempting

There's a slight difference between being overly cautious about doing a task and not doing the doing the task, at all. LOL! (I mean no offense. Really, I don't. I simply have an odd way of seeing things sometimes. Just ask anyone that knows me.)

In any case, if I were closer to Orlando, I'd pop by and take care of it for you. However, since I am not close and it seems no one has volunteered yet, maybe pick up a piece of glass or, even, a cheap used tank on FB marketplace, and practice a little before doing your 50g. I'm telling you, it is quite simple and easy.

Here are some videos...

HOW TO DRILL AQUARIUM GLASS - tips and tricks - The king ...
YouTube · The king of DIY
Nov 22, 2024

How to Drill a Hole in a Glass Aquarium the Easy Way [DIY]
YouTube · Aquarium Co-Op
Oct 22, 2015

How to Drill an Aquarium Quick and Easy
YouTube · Steenfott Aquatics
Feb 28, 2021

So far you have been the most helpful and I appreciate it! Thank you very much!!!

Thank you so much for you help!! I ended up doing it just fine!!

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Thank you so much for you help!! I ended up doing it just fine!!

Congrats, a job well done!