mjck Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hi All, currently i have a 22"x22"x18" (12 mm glass) fresh planted tank and is planning to convert my hobby into a soft coral reef tank. I have decided to go for a ATS with a small sump. The tank is without any facilities for sump, so is wondering if i should drill it or just get an overflow box? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 drill + piping etc cost at least $60 2nd hand overflow box cost app $30-100 DIY overflow pipe cost app $30 the choice is yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted September 27, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'd say do a proper overflow. Drill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdreamy Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 drill + piping etc cost at least $60 2nd hand overflow box cost app $30-100 DIY overflow pipe cost app $30 the choice is yours Who provides such a service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted October 9, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted October 9, 2011 For me i'll drill. Drill and fix PVC piping will do. Will forgo the overflow compartment as it takes up some space esp when u r having such small tank. Drill for the beginning and enjoy a lot of conveniency in the future. Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjck Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks for all the advice. Drill it, I did! Diamond saw = $25 PVC fittings = $50 Fun I had doing it myself = priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Bro, Where you get the diamond saw? Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjck Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Bro, Where you get the diamond saw? Got it at a Hardware shop at Blk 18, Marsiling Lane (S730018), last shop at the block. They also sell alot of PVC pipes and fittings. I guess most large "Five-Gold" shop should have them. Remember to check the size you need. I am using 35mm one for 1" fittings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member raydiative Posted October 14, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted October 14, 2011 wha bro.. i suggest you do a leak and "strength" test first before starting.. just in case you've weaken the tank structure.. Quote A man with a reef tank is a man with an empty wallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted October 18, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted October 18, 2011 wha bro.. i suggest you do a leak and "strength" test first before starting.. just in case you've weaken the tank structure.. should be ok ba... Drilling at the corner of the base glass of tank wun affect much. If u notice those tank on stand wan the only got the support from the frame of the stand with and 1 metal strip across the center. Meaning the rest of the base is not supported. This kind type of iron stand structure also can support already and if talking about cabinet isn't it more secure? Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjck Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Thanks for the inputs! i did it! Bit nerve wreaking but once it starts going, its more like boring a hole through wood (with much less pressure) Now doing the waiting game (cycling) with 40lbs of live sand and ~45kg of live rocks. Still could not figure out how to post pictures.... only manage to upload into my gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member oceanviper Posted October 25, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nice job... I'm still have not get the diamond saw and wondering will i have the nerve to drill it.... Quote Tank : 3 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup end Feb 2014 ) --> 4 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup early Nov 2016 ) Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC6 --> Bubble Magus Curve 7 Return pump : Jebao 10000l/h ( down in 17th December 2014 ) --> Jebao DC-12000 ( 19th December 2014 ) Compressor drop-in coil Wavemaker : Tunze 6105 x 1 Lights : Modular based DIY LED light x 4 Chaeto in the sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sunny03 Posted October 25, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nice job... I'm still have not get the diamond saw and wondering will i have the nerve to drill it.... you have to drill slowly... and add water along the way to cool off the drill bit that contact with the glass... Quote Selling big game fishing equipment. Stella 20k / 17k .. made in Japan jigging blue rose / kabuzu popping rod... pm for prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member oceanviper Posted October 26, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted October 26, 2011 you have to drill slowly... and add water along the way to cool off the drill bit that contact with the glass... Hi bro... Thanks for the advice...... Probably I will get some unwanted glass for testing b4 straight on the actual tank.... Quote Tank : 3 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup end Feb 2014 ) --> 4 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup early Nov 2016 ) Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC6 --> Bubble Magus Curve 7 Return pump : Jebao 10000l/h ( down in 17th December 2014 ) --> Jebao DC-12000 ( 19th December 2014 ) Compressor drop-in coil Wavemaker : Tunze 6105 x 1 Lights : Modular based DIY LED light x 4 Chaeto in the sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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