Tank and drilling

[Dobsie]

Ok I have a 75 gallon tank made by aqueon. I know the bottom is tempered (because it says so lol). How do I tell if the other panels are tempered or not? I have my LFS owner and friend who said he can drill the tank as long as its not tempered glass. He said it would take ~ 30 minutes and a few beers to do. He would charge me $60 dollars for a 1 inch drain and two 3/4 returns plus the bulkheads and the return accelerators. The accelerators I can adjust to where I want the flow to go. Is that a good deal? He is suppling the beers by the way.

I just want to make sure before I have to haul the tank to him.

 

[packer43064]

Usually only the bottom of tanks are tempered, but not always. I'd just call up or email the company and ask. They would know easily.

 

[Freezekougra]

i've seen people building their own tanks here drill the hole themselves. based on what i've read(NOT personal experience), it's pretty easy as long as you're patient as it takes a while to drill through glass. explains why the guy needs 30 minutes. $60 plus transporting the tank doesn't seem worth it.

don't take my advice too heavily though

 

[Freezekougra]

http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-articles-how-tos/drilling-glass-aquarium-54340.html

good guide

 

[12 Volt Man]

I would contact them to be sure, but I believe Aqueon only tempers the bottom on some of their tanks. none of the side panels should be tempered. if they were, it should say so on their chart:

http://www.aqueonproducts.com/assets/011/19784.pdf

but I would email them to find out for certain.

 

[Dobsie]

http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-articles-how-tos/drilling-glass-aquarium-54340.html

good guide

Well Im taking it to the drill/ shop so I don't mind. cant expect him to bring the shop to me. I got the aquarium somewhere else. I got the 75 with a pine stand and t5 lights brand new for $200 brand new. The $60 does cover the 3 holes, 3 bulk heads, 2 return accelerators and as much beer as I can drink.

He has a fish store on one side of the store and the rest is a shop for repairing tanks and just a shop.

I thought it was ok since the bulkheads are $8 a piece everywhere else + whatever price for the accelerators.

 

[KaiserSousay]

You couldn`t do it any cheaper yourself.
Just tools/parts would pass the $60 price tag, with no beer.
Most all tanks I`ve seen with warning stickers, will either state ALL panels are tempered, or only the panel the sticker is on.