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Irvine
06/10/2010, 07:17 PM
I really want to drill the back pane of my 75 G perfecto/marineland tank, there is a 'do not drill' sticker on the bottom pane, Am I right in assuming only the bottom is tempered?
I called the LFS that sold it to me, they did'nt sound too sure.

khull
06/10/2010, 08:04 PM
Your fine drilling the back

gogators1088
06/10/2010, 08:47 PM
not to steal the thread but how hard is it? i am thinking of doing the same but am super worried im going to crack it

BubbaPhish
06/10/2010, 11:33 PM
You will be fine to drill the back pane. Mostly the bottom panes are the tempered ones in Perfecto's.

Do a google on glass holes and you will find a website with info, videos and cheap bits and overflow kits if you need them.

Drilling a tank is easier than most think, the bigger tanks are a breeze, it is the little thin tanks like a 10 gallon tank that are sometimes a challenge to drill.

Kevin

Irvine
06/11/2010, 11:56 AM
Ok then, cheers!

mike_cmu04
06/11/2010, 06:35 PM
good luck you will be fine it is actually pretty east just let the drill do the work and keep it wet

Alphabet
06/11/2010, 06:48 PM
I drilled 2 2 1/2" holes in the back of my 220g, 10 min each. good luck!!