Hi from Scott in Greensboro, NC

[Zach B]

Welcome Scott

 

[Macbalacano]

Hi, started with saltwater tanks 30 yrs ago... got out of the hobby for a few years... then set up a reef tank and a fowlr 20 yrs ago for a few years... then got out (life changes, kids, etc)... have always had a passion for this hobby and have always built everything myself (tank stands/cabinets, trickle filters, protein skimmers, etc).

Now that I've gotten back into the hobby I realize I was a tad ahead of my time 20 yrs ago when I set up a 55 gal tank as a reef but partitioned off 1 foot and built the filtration into that section... basically what is popular today as an "all-in-one" design.

Well I'm back into the hobby now. Currently cycling (fishless) a JBJ 20 nano AIO. Obviously 1 tank isn't enough in this hobby so yesterday I bought a used 75g Marineland RR tank with livestock. Got it all home and setup in temp holding tanks (29g Aqueon during $1/gal sale and a large tote from home depot) as I want to reconfigure the 75g and build a new stand.

The 75 is RR so the bottom back corner is drilled. I want to plug those holes and drill the back for ext overflow and 2 returns. Could use some help confirming back glass isn't tempered! Trying the sunglass/cellphone screen test and all sides appear to be tempered to me (how, bottom is already drilled - do the drill then temper? Maybe I'm testing wrong?).

Sorry so long-winded... could add more details of previous builds or current builds but this is just an intro thread so I'll stop...

Thx! Scott

Welcome!

 

[maceto]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[P-Dub]

Welcome back, Scott! Good to be salty again.
The polarized sunglasses and cell phone or laptop screen test is pretty foolproof. If it appears tempered then I wouldn't risk it at all. Tempering is done after drilling in tempered glass with holes.

 

[Weasel1960]

Welcome back into the hobby and welcome to the R2R community...good luck with your build, suggest you do a build thread.

 

[VAFish]

Welcome

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello Scott and welcome to the channel.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world Scott. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Waynerock]

Hi, started with saltwater tanks 30 yrs ago... got out of the hobby for a few years... then set up a reef tank and a fowlr 20 yrs ago for a few years... then got out (life changes, kids, etc)... have always had a passion for this hobby and have always built everything myself (tank stands/cabinets, trickle filters, protein skimmers, etc).

Now that I've gotten back into the hobby I realize I was a tad ahead of my time 20 yrs ago when I set up a 55 gal tank as a reef but partitioned off 1 foot and built the filtration into that section... basically what is popular today as an "all-in-one" design.

Well I'm back into the hobby now. Currently cycling (fishless) a JBJ 20 nano AIO. Obviously 1 tank isn't enough in this hobby so yesterday I bought a used 75g Marineland RR tank with livestock. Got it all home and setup in temp holding tanks (29g Aqueon during $1/gal sale and a large tote from home depot) as I want to reconfigure the 75g and build a new stand.

The 75 is RR so the bottom back corner is drilled. I want to plug those holes and drill the back for ext overflow and 2 returns. Could use some help confirming back glass isn't tempered! Trying the sunglass/cellphone screen test and all sides appear to be tempered to me (how, bottom is already drilled - do the drill then temper? Maybe I'm testing wrong?).

Sorry so long-winded... could add more details of previous builds or current builds but this is just an intro thread so I'll stop...

Thx! Scott

Hola from Asheville Scott!!
Carolina reefers are the best BTW!!

 

[Bj’s Reef]

So you got out of this addictive hobby. Now you are back, there is no hope for you now. You are addicted and we will not be here to help you escape. Or over come your addiction. We will all be happy to encourage your addiction with ideas and good advice. So welcome to the forum. You belong here with the rest of us.

 

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the tank.

 

[KWT]

Welcome to R2R, come in sit down and relax, enjoy

 

[Turnage]

 

[mad1ben2]

Thanks everyone! I'll check it Carolina Reefer and I'll try to start a build thread.... got a lot done this weekend... all holes are drilled and no broken glass! But I have questions so a build thread is needed...

 

[AdamB]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[rmay6850]

Hi Scott

Welcome!!!

 

[Brewski262]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Sippiku]

Welcome Scott!

 

[metzer]

Hello, another North Carrollian.