overflow kit for an acrylic tank

A_Z · 09/15/2011, 06:46 PM

I was wondering is there any overflow kits for acrylic aquariums?

I was thinking of a G*l*a*s*s*h*o*l*e*s .com kit?

can I use the drill bit on acrylic?

is there any other options?

thank you

tkeracer619 · 09/15/2011, 08:18 PM

You use a standard piloted hole saw for acrylic tanks. You have to go slow and not let the bit or acrylic get hot. I stop every few seconds for at least 3x the amount of time drilling. Take your time. You can order the kit without the bit. Just have to do a custom order.

09/15/2011, 06:46 PM	#1
A_Z Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 546	overflow kit for an acrylic tank I was wondering is there any overflow kits for acrylic aquariums? I was thinking of a Glasshole*s .com kit? can I use the drill bit on acrylic? is there any other options? thank you

09/15/2011, 08:18 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	You use a standard piloted hole saw for acrylic tanks. You have to go slow and not let the bit or acrylic get hot. I stop every few seconds for at least 3x the amount of time drilling. Take your time. You can order the kit without the bit. Just have to do a custom order. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

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