drilling a tank with fish in it?

[redneckgearhead]

Hey everyone quick question, I want to drill my 75 gallon to plumb in the return lines so I dont have the white tubing going over the top of the tank. Can I do this and leave the fish in the tank? I mean I know I would have to drain the water below the level i want to drill. Is this possible anyone done this? Any advice? If not I will just paint the tubing black and live with it. thanks everyone!

 

[BigJim]

I'd really hesitate to do it, but I suppose it's possible. The water stresses the glass as does the drilling. Stress leads to cracking.

 

[mwe_ch]

It'd be better to drill holes in the hood and get tubing that's a different colour. If you drill them in the tank, eventually it'll crack.

 

[Jimbo7]

I'm sure it could be done, depending on how low you want to drill and how thick your glass is. I wouldn't though, too much to go wrong.

 

[redneckgearhead]

ok guys thanks for your response. That makes since. Ill just paint the pipes black and maybe consider a hood.

 

[cmor1701d]

Good idea <g>