Is it necessary to drill holes in a saltwater tank?
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beaslbob
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NO!!!!!!!!!
You can make a hob drain for $20 worth of pvc pipes/fittings.
If you must drill most aquarium bottom glass is tempered and will shatter. Some tanks of tempered side glass as well.
So IMHO better to do a hob drain.
Plus you could always partition the tank so the last 3" is a refigum area and skip the refug/sump all together. I used 1/4" square plastic grid lighting diffusers from home depot. 2'x4' section was like $11 or so.
my .02
You can make a hob drain for $20 worth of pvc pipes/fittings.
If you must drill most aquarium bottom glass is tempered and will shatter. Some tanks of tempered side glass as well.
So IMHO better to do a hob drain.
Plus you could always partition the tank so the last 3" is a refigum area and skip the refug/sump all together. I used 1/4" square plastic grid lighting diffusers from home depot. 2'x4' section was like $11 or so.
my .02
Oh wow good to know, maybe Ill just buy a used pre-drilled tank form the fish store, they have the old fashion tanks with the thick heavy glass. so do you think I can go with the bottom side or the bottom of the tank, I think I seen both types there, what is the best way to clean out an old used tank? what kind of solutions to use.
bang guy
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Really good idea. I prefer the holes on the bottom but i's individual preference.
snakeblitz33
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I advise against using bleach. Vinegar is a much safer chemical to use to clean a used tank.
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