Does anyone have experience drilling glass aquariums? Â
I was looking at a used O'Dell 300 gallon aquarium (8x2.5x2) and the only way it would work for me is if I was able to drill holes (or pay someone else to) for the suctions of the canister filters. Â I believe the glass is 5/8" thick (not sure if the thickness makes a difference). Â
Does drilling the bottom of an aquarium this large make it more prone to failure during or after the tank is put in service? Â If so, how much so?? Â It just seems that once you put a hole in something that big and thick that is supposed to hold more than 2500 lb you could look at having a huge disaster at some point. Â I'm new to most of this so anything will help. Â I just don't want to have to spend the money to buy an acrylic this big!! Â $$$$
Thanks!
I was looking at a used O'Dell 300 gallon aquarium (8x2.5x2) and the only way it would work for me is if I was able to drill holes (or pay someone else to) for the suctions of the canister filters. Â I believe the glass is 5/8" thick (not sure if the thickness makes a difference). Â
Does drilling the bottom of an aquarium this large make it more prone to failure during or after the tank is put in service? Â If so, how much so?? Â It just seems that once you put a hole in something that big and thick that is supposed to hold more than 2500 lb you could look at having a huge disaster at some point. Â I'm new to most of this so anything will help. Â I just don't want to have to spend the money to buy an acrylic this big!! Â $$$$
Thanks!
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