Should I buy this tank

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by JeremyW, Sep 10, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Myocyte

    Myocyte Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    78
    Before we recommend "drill baby drill," aren't we supposed to ask if it is tempered glass or something? That can't be drilled right?
     
    1 person likes this.
  2. Click Here!

  3. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2005
    Messages:
    1,451
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA
    Large tanks aren't usually tempered.
     
  4. Firefighter

    Firefighter Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2010
    Messages:
    51
    From what I've heard the bottoms usually are tempered but not the vertical glass. So as long as you're drilling the back you should be good. Bear in mind, you do so at your own risk!
     
  5. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2010
    Messages:
    2,081
    Drill it! its simple i would deff get it for 300$ dont find may deals like that. If you need pointers on drilling let me know the first tank i drilled was my running 75gal reef took like 20-30mins depending on how slow you go. :)
     
  6. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2011
    Messages:
    2,062
    Location:
    Nashville TN
    And with a tank this large you need to think about what kind of overflow system you want. Because you have lots of options if you decide to have it drilled. But I would definitely find out if the bottom is tempered or not. I like Rocketman's suggestion about having a professional do it, if you are not comfortable. Great price btw. can you post the link for the tank? so we can get an idea of what we are talking about