DIY Drill or Pay The Cash?

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by mati_L, Jul 14, 2011.

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  1. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    i will attempt my first 3 holes then depending how i feel about it then ill risk 2 more i guess, still nervous though, every hole is one more risk
     
    mati_L, Jul 15, 2011
    mati_L, Jul 15, 2011
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  2. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    How did it turn it? Easier then you expected?
     
    Foreverfishy, Jul 16, 2011
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  3. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    i havent drilled yet, sometime this week ill attempt it, ill let everyone know if it turns out good, lets hope
     
    mati_L, Jul 16, 2011
    mati_L, Jul 16, 2011
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  4. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Yeah I'm going to get loc line for mine instead of those 1" 45 degrees ells. The reason I went with my setup, is because I'm going to build a BRS mesh screen top, so I didnt want anything coming over the edge of the tank.
     
    insanespain, Jul 17, 2011
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  5. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    That makes me think, maybe running tubes over wont work for the glass top i want, damn now you have me rethinking ha
     
    mati_L, Jul 17, 2011
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  6. acanlover

    acanlover Astrea Snail

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    as long as you keep water constantly flowing over the hole while drilling it shouldn't crack even if someone starts hitting it or something, the glass is much stronger then people think.
     
    acanlover, Jul 25, 2011
    acanlover, Jul 25, 2011
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