how to cut acrylic tank?

[Motoxs3th]

i am using hangover filters for my 100G acrylic tank and one of the filters is to wide for the slot provided. all i need to do is cut a small notch out of the acrylic on the top of the tank so it fits so how do i do this?
and without draining the tank.

 

[Motoxs3th]

ttt

 

[cichlid fiend]

I never ever cut acrylic but If I had to. Ill probaly try a 33 teeth per inch blade and cut it with a hack saw, or if the notch u need is a very small amount try using a brand new file.

Please take into consideration I have NO EXPERIENCE with cutting or notching acrylic.

Good luck with that!!!

 

[Tigerdat]

Use a router. I have opened up several slots on acrylic tanks. I just marked it with a sharpie marker and then just cut it away. Go slowly if you haven't used a router much.

 

[chesterthehero]

prettymuch anything other than a razor blade works well... with the exception of grinders because "grinding" just melts acrylic insted of cutting it..

 

[Motoxs3th]

thank you everyone for the great help im gonna go at it with a dremel with a saw blade on it. appreciate the answers

 

[John7429]

just remember to go slow and keep it cool