I need holes drilled!

I have an 18T that I want to add a sump to i need three holes drilled! does anyone know a place that will do it cheap the bits are expensive! thanks
Anthony

 

Check around on a bit. Some websites are a lot more than others. I bought my bit for about 10 bucks....cant remember off the top of my head where from though. I did a lot of shopping around. If you do it yourself just remember.....slow and gentle....oh and did I mention slow and gentle?

 

thank you

I will look into it some more. now on a different subject, I was going to put three holes at the top one overflow 2 returns... Ive heard of people putting the returns at the bottom, what are your thoughts on this?

 

Fine if you have an internal overflow box. Not fine if you don't. In a power outage, your entire tank would drain into your sump and cause a flood.

 

You can find the bits at bulkreefsupply.com or ebay. Also, I'd consider a BeanAnimal setup.

BeanAnimal's Bar and Grill - Silent and Fail-Safe Overflow System

 

check out glass-holes.com

 

+1, glass-holes has everything you need.

 

I think bulkreefsupply will be cheaper. Also one thing you could consider is durso standpipes. This is what I have on my tank. I then built custom overflow boxes to conceal them. Durso standpipes are quiet.

 

Ebay is cheaper, I buy every bit I have ever used from there. Takes a day or two to get them but you can get a 42mm bit for a 1.5" bulkhead fitting less that 10 bucks shipped. These bits are all I have ever used and I have cut a boatload of holes with them.


All my tanks are drilled with the returns at the top and drains at the bottom. You just have to use a durso and it works great. With the durso stand pipe its allot quieter than having the drains at the top.