Going to try and drill glass for the first time

[russell13]

kinda scary but I’m going to try and drill a 20 gallon tank to make a refugium. I’ve seen a few videos and it doesn’t look that difficult. I picked up a used 20 gallon tank on OfferUp and it’s going to sit next to the sump. Wish me luck !

 

[hart24601]

Good luck! It's only a problem if the glass is tempered, lol.

Once you drill few times you wonder why it ever made you nervous.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

In the last 12mo. I've drilled 10 glass tanks. I use plumbers putty, fill with water. I did view videos first. Just don't press hard drills easy, patience

Recent tank

 

[Salty Lemon]

You are a braver person than me! ;Nailbiting Good luck -- I have much admiration. Post pictures to let us know how it goes.

 

[russell13]

I did some searching on the web and this tank has tempered glass on the bottom. I will be drilling on the side glass

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

You can do it! !!! Comrade

 

[bluprntguy]

It's nerve wracking the first time, but it's not too hard. You'll be a pro in no time!

 

[russell13]

You are a braver person than me! ;Nailbiting Good luck -- I have much admiration. Post pictures to let us know how it goes.

I think I’m to make a build thread

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I also got this tank on offerup and recently same type for $25. 46 gallon both

 

[Peace River]

Slow and easy. Less pressure as you get toward the end.

Good luck!

 

[hart24601]

Just go slow, it will seem to take FOREVER, but keep going slooooowwwww.

 

[Peace River]

You are a braver person than me! ;Nailbiting Good luck -- I have much admiration. Post pictures to let us know how it goes.

If you’re nervous about drilling tanks then you can usually find a broken tank for free and practice drilling multiple holes in the panels that are still in tact. After about 3-5 holes you will likely be comfortable!