Tank ID/Drilling

Bryan3536 · 01/15/2018, 07:55 AM

I want to convert a 180G dual tower reef ready tank (drilled through) to a ghost overflow. Obviously the bottom is not tempered (it’s been drilled), and I don’t see anything indicating the back is tempered glass. There are no manufacturer labels, etc. - there is an “assembled by Tim T A107Z1”. There is a warning sticker in front-right-bottom corner that says, among other things, “do not drill glass enclosure.” I did a polarized sunglasses test and it seems clear. I really don’t want to mess this up though. Anything to make me comfortable I can drill?

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billdogg · 01/15/2018, 08:35 AM

IME, predrilled tanks are often tempered after the drilling, so don't take the fact that it has holes as proof that it is ok to drill more.

If you have done the polarized glasses test correctly and it is, indeed, not tempered on the back panel (and many are not) then as long as you adhere to the "no hole closer to the edge than it's diameter" rule you should be just fine.

jm.o2

mcgyvr · 01/15/2018, 09:06 AM

^^What he said..

hijinks · 01/15/2018, 09:18 AM

Its the same tank I have but in a 120g. The bottom is tempered but the sides aren't.

hijinks · 01/15/2018, 09:19 AM

Also the tank is a Aqueon

That's their stock warning sticker you see on all their larger tanks at least.

Bryan3536 · 01/15/2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hijinks

Also the tank is a Aqueon

That's their stock warning sticker you see on all their larger tanks at least.

This is great to know thanks I am going to call them.

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Bryan3536 · 01/15/2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan3536

This is great to know thanks I am going to call them.

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I called them they said none of their larger tanks (including the 180G) are tempered.

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rfgonzo · 01/15/2018, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan3536

I called them they said none of their larger tanks (including the 180G) are tempered.

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Interesting, I was under the assumption Aqueon tempered all tank bottoms after drilling.

I do like how the warning says (do not carry glass enclosure while full.

Bryan3536 · 01/15/2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rfgonzo

Interesting, I was under the assumption Aqueon tempered all tank bottoms after drilling.

I do like how the warning says (do not carry glass enclosure while full.

Well to be fair, I was only asking him about the sides. I did not ask if the bottom was tempered post-drilling.

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hijinks · 01/15/2018, 12:50 PM

My Aqueon has a tempered bottom.. I used the lcd screen/polarized glasses to test..

OurCoralReef · 01/16/2018, 02:17 AM

Do not drill glass enclosure

Personally that would bother me
It says it two more times one bottom and sides of the label
Unless i knew for sure who the manafactuar was and called them i wouldn’t unless i was willing to risk it

rfgonzo · 01/16/2018, 08:02 AM

I do believe Aqueon has a lifetime warranty so drilling would void warranty. If it's a second hand tank, obviously this wouldn't apply to you.

hkgar · 01/16/2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rfgonzo

I do like how the warning says (do not carry glass enclosure while full.

Blame the government and the tort system

Bryan3536 · 01/21/2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rfgonzo

I do believe Aqueon has a lifetime warranty so drilling would void warranty. If it's a second hand tank, obviously this wouldn't apply to you.

Well, I drilled the tank without incident. Thanks all.

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OurCoralReef · 01/25/2018, 10:12 PM

Very nice

Julius Chen · 01/26/2018, 01:35 AM

The surface has some blurrs. It should work, but I would drill from inside tank toward outside, and put tape on the outersurface plus a piece of wood clamped on top of tape. Also start the drilling on the inner surface by counter clockwise (reverse) so the entry of drill bit is clean.

01/15/2018, 07:55 AM	#1
Bryan3536 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 50	Tank ID/Drilling I want to convert a 180G dual tower reef ready tank (drilled through) to a ghost overflow. Obviously the bottom is not tempered (it’s been drilled), and I don’t see anything indicating the back is tempered glass. There are no manufacturer labels, etc. - there is an “assembled by Tim T A107Z1”. There is a warning sticker in front-right-bottom corner that says, among other things, “do not drill glass enclosure.” I did a polarized sunglasses test and it seems clear. I really don’t want to mess this up though. Anything to make me comfortable I can drill? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01/15/2018, 08:35 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	IME, predrilled tanks are often tempered after the drilling, so don't take the fact that it has holes as proof that it is ok to drill more. If you have done the polarized glasses test correctly and it is, indeed, not tempered on the back panel (and many are not) then as long as you adhere to the "no hole closer to the edge than it's diameter" rule you should be just fine. jm.o2 __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

01/15/2018, 09:06 AM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	^^What he said.. __________________ Who me?

01/16/2018, 08:02 AM	#12
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	I do believe Aqueon has a lifetime warranty so drilling would void warranty. If it's a second hand tank, obviously this wouldn't apply to you. __________________ 210 gal reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 Gal sump mixed reef 100 gal Reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 gal sump. SPS/LPS & 100 gal Japanese Dragon Moray eel tank with 40 gal sump 75 gal Brazilian Dragon Mor

01/15/2018, 09:18 AM	#4
hijinks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 505	Its the same tank I have but in a 120g. The bottom is tempered but the sides aren't.

01/15/2018, 09:19 AM	#5
hijinks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 505	Also the tank is a Aqueon That's their stock warning sticker you see on all their larger tanks at least.

01/15/2018, 12:50 PM	#10
hijinks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 505	My Aqueon has a tempered bottom.. I used the lcd screen/polarized glasses to test..

01/16/2018, 02:17 AM	#11
OurCoralReef In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: NY Posts: 363	Do not drill glass enclosure Personally that would bother me It says it two more times one bottom and sides of the label Unless i knew for sure who the manafactuar was and called them i wouldn’t unless i was willing to risk it

01/25/2018, 10:12 PM	#15
OurCoralReef In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: NY Posts: 363	Very nice

01/26/2018, 01:35 AM	#16
Julius Chen Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fremont, CA 94539 Posts: 173	The surface has some blurrs. It should work, but I would drill from inside tank toward outside, and put tape on the outersurface plus a piece of wood clamped on top of tape. Also start the drilling on the inner surface by counter clockwise (reverse) so the entry of drill bit is clean.