I disagree with the statement . I have three Tanks and three Canister Filters . One a 40 is all that I use . My 100 I use one to add Media, and have a sump. My Third which started as a stand alone 55 , upgraded to a 75 I was going to run 2 Canister filters , as it was a fresh water set up from years ago. Lately I too drilled my Tank . I tried myself . Not for the uneducated or inexperienced , I screwed up the second hole , and the Tank was compromised. I took it apart , bought another 75 the same . I had a local Glass and mirror guy cut up the ruined tank for the sump baffles as glass that thickness is huge money to me. The old Tank glass was 7 mm and to get 5 pieces cut it was around $50 Canadian , The Holes cost $ 26. and I had great advice from a member all the way through. He shall remain nameless until it is all set up and running . If you are planning on drilling it yourself , and want the best guidance going I will ask if its ok with Him to Connect you. i was inspired to go Canister alone by the above Gentleman Mr. Mojo Rising. The only reason for adding a Sump which I am making myself from a 40 breeder is because I don't like the looks of HOB Skimmers , plus the danger of it overflowing.
one hole nice to know that I found an expert back off is that clear ?
Lol easy killer, its not that serious
OK other than your childish and Personal Attack on me . And I don't trust you to show me all the simple holes you have personally done . It was a learning curve for me. I missed doing a simple thing . I would appreciate you keeping your personal attacks to yourself especially the Private one . If you want , I will involve the monitor . If you had actually read my post you would have seen that I have Sumps on my other two tanks , and stated the reasons you said . A sump alone will not keep a stable salinity without an ATO . As stated I use my Canister filters to put removable media in acting as a Refugium . Also because of sponge Filters it filters " Nutrients " as well . These two approaches have different functions the way I use them . I posted all that to give an alternate point of view . I Really don't care what you do at all. I could not change your mind if I wanted to. You obviously have your mind made up. There is a word for that but it eludes me. Also I was working in my basement not in backyard . Please do NOT reply as I am not interested in proving to the Person asking for advice to think this forum is degenerating
I ask again . Keep your childish comments to yourself , and find something meaningful in your life
I apologize for upsetting you, it appears that my original comment came across as insulting to you which was not my intention at all.
Glad it worked out!
So I will assume that you just worded your post poorly . I will explain how I screwed up. I do have a drill guide , on the advice of a tank builder on this thread that's helping me . I removed the guide spring which made it free floating . I also changed the guide bushings to the tighter ones . I think this was one mistake . I drilled 5 test holes in pieces of glass I bought just for that purpose . All turmned out great . I made a sandwich using plywood . One of which had a guide hole in it 1/2 inch . I then went to AI for ideas . I tried to drill the tank on its side drilling from the outside in . AI suggested to tape a piece of plywood on the inside . My tape was old and would not stick so I did not do that as I saw no benefit . Mistake 2. My first hole in the tank was great . I must have gotten overconfident and just at the last I could feel the glass cut finishing on one side of the hole , so I tilted the drill with guide attached a bit . I though the hole was good until I checked . I feel the slight tilting cracked it . Mistake 3.
