How to turn a standard 75g tank into a 45g long frag tank (chop it in half)

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  1. LoweJ82

    LoweJ82 Plankton

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    Just like the title says we took a standard 75g fish tank and drew a level line around it at 12" got out the angle grinder with a diamond tip bit and started cutting. A better tool to use would be a 4" dry tile saw.

    remember safety first, any questions feel free to ask.

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    Well that went pretty smooth and easy.....

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    and to think some said we was f ing crazy...

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    Ready to be drilled & filled ! ::)

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  2. symon_say

    symon_say Astrea Snail

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    WOW really impressive, how long does it takes to cut the tank?
     
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  3. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    No Kidding!
     
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  4. symon_say

    symon_say Astrea Snail

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    ?????
     
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  5. LoweJ82

    LoweJ82 Plankton

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    took about to hours to cut the tank with a couple breaks.
     
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  6. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    and to think some said we was f ing crazy...

    Well ummm you were!! Nice job though!
     
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  7. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Nice job

    Was the bottom Tempered? No sarcasm here, I don't know and didn't know if you could cut tepered glass?
     
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  8. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    Looks great! I would never have the guts to do something like that or the tools, or the know how or a clue - I don't think I should try it but I'm glad it turned out well for you!
     
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  9. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    ok what did you use to cut it? This is a cheap frag tank
     
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  10. skurious

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    Angle grindger with a diamond tip. Im sure it was stressfull, ive drilled holes in 4 tanks now and it never gets easy. Very nice job, so whats the plan for this tank?
     
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