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01/05/2008, 10:53 PM
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I can be done but you need to have a backup ready to go. I would move half of your water to another aquarium or large container right next to where you are drilling. If you do end up cracking it at least you will be able to quickly move all of your livestock over to the holding tank. I would put a few layers of duct tape over the inside of where you are cutting to keep the glass plug and debris out of the aquarium. Good luck, go slow, and use plenty of cooling water.
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01/06/2008, 12:06 AM
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I saw someone in the MTRC forums has been recommending these guys for that very thing. Great site with vids of them drilling tanks and installing kits. I even think I saw them talking about drilling tanks that are full.
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01/06/2008, 01:23 AM
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i did it, no problem. i only let out 1/4 of the water volume. don't worry about debris because when i did mine there was very little glass dust, just a little coraline algae in the water column. the most important thing is to keep the diamond bit kool. i had my bro constantly spray the drilling area and bit with water from a spay bottle. i set the drill at its fastest speed and made my initial cut by tilting the bit a little. once i got it going i laid the bit flush on the cutting site and as i cut i applied very little pressure. let the bit do the work, be patient(it will take only a minute or two anyway), and keep the cut site and bit cool and lubricated.
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01/06/2008, 01:25 AM
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got my diamond coated bit off ebay for $10 bucks (from china i believe) all of the located glass shops tried to charge me $100 or more.
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