Safe to drill the glass?

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  1. Crim

    Crim Astrea Snail

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    I have a 72 bowfront tank, the bottom already has two holes drilled in it for the sump drain and return. There is a sticker on the bottom panel of the tank that says "THIS BOTTOM IS TEMPERED GLASS - DO NOT DRILL"

    Do you think its safe to drill the BACK panel of the aquarium?
     
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  2. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Is it an All Glass tank? If so it SHOULD be safe to drill, at least slowly and with lots of water!!

    Good luck and happy drilling!!
    Welcommen by the way!!
     
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  3. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    i say dont drill it it's probably tempered and they just used a special bit used for tempered glass i would'nt drill it if they say not to
     
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  4. howie123

    howie123 Astrea Snail

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    I was told not to drill tempered glass by my local fish store.
    They said to find a glass co. To do it for you .
    I thought tempered meant stronger anyway?
    Who knows?

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  5. Crim

    Crim Astrea Snail

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    well, it says not to drill the BOTTOM, but it doesn't say anything about the other sides... so I'm on the fence about trying to drill the BACK panel.
     
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  6. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    If its an ALL GLASS tank then only the bottom is tempered. If it is a Perfecto, you will see an anchor tag, most likely all sides are tempered.

    I say drill away!!
     
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  7. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    I have a Perfecto and I just drilled the side instead of the bottom because most all tanks have a tempered bottom. Drill away. :)
     
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  8. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Drill away!!
     
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  9. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Drill Baby Drill!
     
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  10. Crim

    Crim Astrea Snail

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    Rockin' Thanks! I'll drill away :)
     
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