My 32 (plus) year old tank has been up and running for over 2 yrs, it is not drilled. In the last year I have burned through 2 Aqualifter pumps and now the replacement clone which hasn't been running but for a few months running the overflow box.
Roughly $100 down the drain in what I thought would be a pump that would last at least a year.
Now I either sink another $30-40 on a replacement pump or $150 on an overflow box that has to be drilled.
I have drilled a variety of smaller tanks from 5 gallon to 40 gallons and it's not difficult. What I have never done has been drilling 1/2" glass in the upright position while filled.
I am leaning towards ordering the overflow box and drilling it.
I have every intention of making a wood template to attach to the tank with clamps and slowly drilling it.
What would you guys do.
I am also going to call my LFS and see if they have someone who they use, if reasonably priced I might go that route.
If anyone has another option, I'm all ears.
Roughly $100 down the drain in what I thought would be a pump that would last at least a year.
Now I either sink another $30-40 on a replacement pump or $150 on an overflow box that has to be drilled.
I have drilled a variety of smaller tanks from 5 gallon to 40 gallons and it's not difficult. What I have never done has been drilling 1/2" glass in the upright position while filled.
I am leaning towards ordering the overflow box and drilling it.
I have every intention of making a wood template to attach to the tank with clamps and slowly drilling it.
What would you guys do.
I am also going to call my LFS and see if they have someone who they use, if reasonably priced I might go that route.
If anyone has another option, I'm all ears.
