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  • Drilling A 125G Aqueon?

    Hi

    I have a 125G Made by Aqueon, the sticker says
    "Warning Don't Drill Glass Enclosure" so to me that
    means whole tank?
    Or, is it don't drill bottom but sides are OK?

    Anyone drilled a 125G?

    Thanks

  • #2
    Usually when they say that, it's just the bottom glass is tempered. I wouldn't know for sure if it is or not. You'd have to ask someone who has one and tried or call and ask Aqueon.

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    • #3
      Thanks, i tried calling Aqueon earlier...
      Thought maybe someone here drilled a 125G and
      came out smiling...

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      • #4
        there is a way to tell by looking at the glass through polarized sunglasses or a computer monitor privacy screen. if its tempered then you will see black lines in the glass. since you know the bottom is tempered at least, try it out and see if you see the lines in the bottom and not the sides. i havent done this myself but i read about it the other day when i was wondering the same thing about a 90 gallon i was going to buy. it sold so i never got the chance to try the method out.
        Last edited by Totenkampf; 10-01-2012, 05:26 PM.
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        • #5
          i would think its the whole tank you should give a call to fish stores or a retailer of aqueon to make sure

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Totenkampf View Post
            there is a way to tell by looking at the glass through polarized sunglasses or a computer monitor privacy screen. if its tempered then you will see black lines in the glass. since you know the bottom is tempered at least
            LOL, i read that also, i went and purchased a pair of polarized sun glasses this morning and i tried looking at my car window my 55g, my patio sliding door and the 125G and to be honest i couldn't see jack...

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            • #7
              well that sux then, what good is a cool cheat if it doesnt work
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              12G Eclipse - Bonsai Planted Betta & Shrimp
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              33G Cubish - Vivarium w/ D.auratus 'blue & bronze'

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              • #8
                I hear that city pets drills tanks. I would think if they drill them ,they would know what can and can not be drilled Call and ask them...
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                • #9
                  Re: Drilling A 125G Aqueon?

                  Originally posted by troy tucker View Post
                  I hear that city pets drills tanks. I would think if they drill them ,they would know what can and can not be drilled Call and ask them...
                  +1
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                  • #10
                    Re: Drilling A 125G Aqueon?

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                    • #11
                      Thanks Sunny
                      I saw that earlier, the only thing that confuses me is that they say "container" and not "bottom"?
                      I have now tried looking at the glass through polarized glasses from every angle known to man and
                      still see nothing...

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                      • #12
                        Re: Drilling A 125G Aqueon?

                        I don't think that method works
                        http://www.facebook.com/DAScolorado

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by SunnyHouTX View Post
                          I don't think that method works
                          Tell me about it, i wasted $30 on sunglasses i will probably never use again.
                          Whoever said it works must have a secret technique, i will try and get hold of Aqueon again
                          tomorrow...

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                          • #14
                            I had a friend who drilled the side. He says the bottom is tempered. But I can verify this.
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                            • #15
                              *UPDATE*

                              OK, spoke to Tech support at Aqueon and they told me
                              only the bottom is tempered glass...
                              So, i'm doing it, wish me luck

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