Help with alternative to drilling (non-overflow)

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JoelB

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I have been talking to my local glass man about tank drilling, but he all but refused to do it for me.

As I am tearing down my tank, could I give him one end panel and ask him to cut the top corner off for me (just enough to put in a piece of acrylic with a hole for the drain attachment)?

If this is possible, is it the best option or should I get one corner of the bottom pane cut and then surround it with a full height weir?
 
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cr8on

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Whereabouts are you in Australia? Many aquariums in my area are more than happy to drill holes in your tank. If you can't get it drilled, have you considered a DIY overflow, made from PVC pipe? Have a look in the DIY section, there are a few articles on this.
 
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JoelB

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I have considered the overflow. Since I will have the panels there in my hand so to speak I figured why not go the extra step and gain the extra simplicity.

I have five LFS within 100km and no luck there.

I would have no problems making the attachments as I have suggested but I ask here for two reasons:
1. unsure about the strength compromise (if any), and,
2. curious about the benefit of the hole being in the bottom panel, as many seem to do it that way.
 
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cr8on

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The advantage of the hole being at the bottom is that with a weir, water will drain from the top and bottom of the tank versus just draining from the top if you drill the side of the tank.
 
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