Safe to drill? (10 nano 5mm glass 3 holes).

[gblaszczuk]

I am building a 10 gallon shallow nano tank, setting it up peninsula style. I want to put the 800 modular marine overflow box + a return line on the short side of the tank. This requires drilling 2 45mm holes (overflow) + 1 30mm hole (1/2 inch return bulkhead). The tank is an ada 60f (5mm non tempered glass).

I spaced the holes 1x diameter from the sides and almost 1x from the top. Should I be concerned with 3 holes spaced apart like so on the short side of the tank (12"wx9.84"h). Thanks!

 

[Saltyreef]

I am building a 10 gallon shallow nano tank, setting it up peninsula style. I want to put the 800 modular marine overflow box + a return line on the short side of the tank. This requires drilling 2 45mm holes (overflow) + 1 30mm hole (1/2 inch return bulkhead). The tank is an ada 60f (5mm non tempered glass).

I spaced the holes 1x diameter from the sides and almost 1x from the top. Should I be concerned with 3 holes spaced apart like so on the short side of the tank (12"wx9.84"h). Thanks!View attachment 3027236

I wouldnt be worried at all. As long as you know how to drill glass.

 

[gblaszczuk]

Thanks!

If anyone looks at this post, I was able to drill the glass without any issues. I recommend taking your time and going extra slowly.

I plan on supporting the external overflow box with stand + supporting the overflow pvcs to not put too much strain on the glass.