Hey guys,
I know this is probably a crazy question, but has anyone drilled their tank while setup?
, Joe
I know this is probably a crazy question, but has anyone drilled their tank while setup?
, Joe
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Possible to drill a tank half full?
- Thread starter saltkreep88
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Guess i should ask how risky this is.... I only need one hole.
I have no first hand experience with it so its hard for me to say. Do a google search of "drilling aquarium while full". There seems to be quite a few threads where people have successfully done this. The biggest issue I see is that there is stress on the glass from the water pushing out on it that would not be there if drilling the tank while empty. Like I said I have no first hand experience with this. Hope this helps
Thanks for your input. Really wish I bought a reef ready or drilled the tank before setting it up.
I wouldn't. I drilled my tank. Glass holes kit. Get tubs. Move stuff. Heaters air stones pumps etc. make a plan. 
I wanted some of you nuts to tell me you have done it to give me the nerve to do it! Guess I am sticking with the overflow box.
Lol. It's definitely possible to get a Rubbermaid stock tank for all of your water, rock, livestock while you drill the tank. You should be able to knock everything out in 2 hrs max which would not be too stressful on your stock if you keep a heater and small powerhead in the stock tank.
I personally would not recommend drilling while full. What if the panel cracks while you are drilling? Sorry....had to throw that in there. If you are hellbent on doing so, I hope it works out. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
How did you keep the bit cool while doing this?
Didn't do it while full, but I did take down, drill and re-setup a 40B all in a day.