Drilling 10 Gallon

[s7even]

Hello,

I am thinking of drilling a ten gallon for a 1/2 or 3/4 inch bulkhead. This requires a hole of 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inches respectively. To add to the strain on the tank, there will be an overflow box attached on the inside, then Python tubing coming out the back.

I have drilled lots of glass (well relatively lots...for me); yet, I have never done glass so thin as a Perfecto ten gallon (by Marineland).

I am wondering if it is a good idea?
(I know Perfecto 10 gallon has no warrantee without holes)

Does anyone have experience or advice?
(I do have two tanks just in case)

s7even

[robt18]

Should be ok, and considering they're only about $15 or so it's not a huge financial risk.

[s7even]

It will be on my 100 gallon system though...
I'm mainly concerned about structure after the drill...with all the stuff hooked up...

I may use a hang on the back overflow...
Slated to 125 gallon....should do for 30 gallons an hour out of a ten...

[bitterman]

I have a few drilled 10's 2 were fine and the 3rd one broke. Don't try unless you can live with it breaking. I still not used my drilled tanks lol... dooh.

Bruce