Plumbing DIY help for my 29 nano using chiller

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  1. pez blanco

    pez blanco Fire Worm

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    Hi, I have a 29 gal Oceanic BioCube nano in which I will be transferring my 2 reidi seahorses. I am installing a chiller to keep temp below 73. My question is that I bought some bulkheads and will be keeping pump for chiller outside of tank on the floor. So what is the best tool/process to cut a hole on the canopy back (very thin plastic) to install my bulkheads? Dremel? If so which tool? Hole needs to be at least 1.5 " diam. If anyone is familiar with the nano tank there are three chambers in the back. From left to right: 1) water being pumped back into tank 2) bio cubes but now I have a protein skimmer 3) water inflow.

    Which chamber should I use to exhaust water out to chiller and which chamber should I use for inflow from chiller?

    Thanks.
     
    pez blanco, May 31, 2011
    pez blanco, May 31, 2011
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  2. antole

    antole Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I would use a high quality hole saw just clamp a piece if wood behind the the plastic you are cutting and take it slow.
     
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  3. pez blanco

    pez blanco Fire Worm

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    Good idea antole. Never thought of that one.
     
    pez blanco, May 31, 2011
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