Drilling a tank
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StirCrayzy
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you Did make sure the bottom is NOT tempered right? Otherwise YOU will be.
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zchauvin
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Mmm I'm not sure, I figure I would pile the rock onto the glass overflow on one side for a tall island look and the other side a lower one. A large colony of sps or a montipora on the top of the large pile who cover nearly the entire overflow. If anything but bottom it would be a side
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zchauvin
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Alright.. can I ask a question.. I love these Ada tanks and hate the cost. If I decide to do a planted tank with it in the future. I've got two options, should I just use the hob overflow and stuff or use a canister filter? I want to keep the crisp rimless design.
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zchauvin
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zchauvin
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Aqua design amano. Very well know for quality and appeal. Very expensive which is why I'm cautious of putting a hole in it.. basically you will never find a tank with the quality of these, all rimless and you will not find a defect in the silicone. Some of the products are expensive because of the logo, the tanks though can't be beat. And its not a dumb question, you just didn't know. No big deal. Also, they have tanks with built in glass overflows but the small one at I think 30 or 40 gallons starts at 500$
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zchauvin
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Yep, thus why they only sell 2 tanks with overflows. 99% of there stuff is planted tanks. They do an amazing job I might add
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StirCrayzy
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Im pretty sure i rememberreading something about "drilling a tank"
So uh time to take the plunge, eh.
So uh time to take the plunge, eh.
zchauvin
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Idk, I just don't know if I want to risk cracking it or something. And if I ever want to, I can't use it for my planted tanks- what I did before sw. I'm making the stand so I have a little more time to think. I was even thinking just using a canister and the glass pipes from ADA to keep the rimless look but I want sps. Idk how people keep good quality with just a canister. I suppose weekly wc.
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StirCrayzy
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Practice on some scraps from the Hardware store.
Pretty sure its normal to get cold feet before first drilling, but so much success and how -to info has inspired me to try it.
Even if you drill, you can still use as planted with sump also. Same concept as Reef.
I agree, it is tough to choose, and heavy risk to not take lightly.
Pretty sure its normal to get cold feet before first drilling, but so much success and how -to info has inspired me to try it.
Even if you drill, you can still use as planted with sump also. Same concept as Reef.
I agree, it is tough to choose, and heavy risk to not take lightly.
Brandon78
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Thanks for asking my question haha