I acquired a 180 gallon tank that I need someone to drill the tank, build overflow's and replace the center brace. The kicker is I'm not moving the tank again, so I'm looking for someone to come to my place in Westminster (80th and Sheridan) to do the work. Must have references no first timers. I could use some help with overflow design as well. Thanks
Need work done on 180g tank
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I take your post as you want to redesign your non drilled tank. Am I wrong?
May I suggest a free modeling program like sketchup? Just to help you put ideas on paper.
If you are overhauling your tank: what space do you have to work with around your tank, can you do an external overflow, will noise control be an issue, will the sump be under the tank (in stand), will the sump be in the basement, do you want a closed loop system, do you want an ATS, can you incorporate a water change station, is Euro bracing an option for you?
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May I suggest a free modeling program like sketchup? Just to help you put ideas on paper.
If you are overhauling your tank: what space do you have to work with around your tank, can you do an external overflow, will noise control be an issue, will the sump be under the tank (in stand), will the sump be in the basement, do you want a closed loop system, do you want an ATS, can you incorporate a water change station, is Euro bracing an option for you?
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Looking at incorporating Herbie or bean animal overflow into an existing Non drilled tank, need someone to drill and build the internal overflow. I'm currently building a stand to handle a 55 gallon sump/refugium. I'm not sure what you mean by closed loop, currently I'm only looking at overflow and return piping. I'll be adding ATS which will be served by a 30 gallon RO/DI reservoir in the basement. Never thought about water change station I'll need to look into what's required, same thing for the euro brace.
I'm not sure if the bottom is tempered, so I'm thinking of just drilling the back. I'm wanting to drill at my place has the tanks weighs close to 400 LBS empty and it took 4 of us to move it in. I'm willing to pay someone for there time and would just like to know that they have successfully drilled a couple tanks before.
So, its been a long time since I've been on these forums. Pardon my jumping in, but it sounds like this is a glass tank. Everything I have seen on drilling glass thanks, you need to have water to cool the bit. If you are drilling the back without running water down the side... it is going to be tough to drill without moving the tank. The tank will either need to be on its side or at an angle. Correct me if I missed something.
I would recommend a kit from glass holes. They give you everything you need and it's really not very difficult. If I can do it anyone can.
Here is a thread with my drilling experience if your interested:
http://www.marinecolorado.org/forum...rilling-a-150-gallon-soon-to-be-predator-tank
Here is a thread with my drilling experience if your interested:
http://www.marinecolorado.org/forum...rilling-a-150-gallon-soon-to-be-predator-tank