mentallylost
Aquarium Advice Freak
What did I learn today?
Today I learned not to attempt to drill a 10 gallon tank yourself. I have read sooo many articles and threads on how to drill a glass tank. I was prepared. I had the special (recommended) dremel bits, lots of water for cooling, and hours upon hours of reading on the subject so I could get it right.
It started well enough. I measured and cut off the trim in back. I marked and stenciled all of the holes. And I began to drill. That's when it went sour. I wasn't even through the first hole when it shattered.
So now I need to acquire another 10 gallon tank to try again. I will get this external overflow thing down. It just might take a few tanks in the process.
Anybody out there who can shed a little light on what mighthave gone wrong? The tank has sat dry for a few years. Could that have had anything to do with it?
Today I learned not to attempt to drill a 10 gallon tank yourself. I have read sooo many articles and threads on how to drill a glass tank. I was prepared. I had the special (recommended) dremel bits, lots of water for cooling, and hours upon hours of reading on the subject so I could get it right.
It started well enough. I measured and cut off the trim in back. I marked and stenciled all of the holes. And I began to drill. That's when it went sour. I wasn't even through the first hole when it shattered.
So now I need to acquire another 10 gallon tank to try again. I will get this external overflow thing down. It just might take a few tanks in the process.
Anybody out there who can shed a little light on what mighthave gone wrong? The tank has sat dry for a few years. Could that have had anything to do with it?