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How to drill a fish tank
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I tought I would make a video of me drilling 2 x 1 3/4″ holes on my main tank since there wasn’t many videos when I was trying to learn how to do it.

Drilling a hole would have cost me $25 a hole at the local fish store with no guarentee of not breaking the tank.
$15 for a bit that will last 5+ holes (I don’t know exactly how many it will last for) is my way to do things.

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25 Comments for 'How to drill a fish tank'

  1.  
    syszone
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    good job men i just …
    good job men i just bought the bit… i am nervous, this gave me motivation :) hope things on my side will go well

  2.  
    marlinbike
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    keeps the glass …
    keeps the glass dust down so you dont breathe it in. that wont mess you up if you inhailed it

  3.  
    gweeto052
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    no, it is a 65g …
    no, it is a 65g 36×24x16

  4.  
    anthonymovies4
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    Is that a bowfront …
    Is that a bowfront tank dude?

  5.  
    toad2039
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    great man thanks …
    great man thanks exactly what i needed

  6.  
    flowerpotproductions
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    Why do you run the …
    Why do you run the water while you drill.. does it help??

    Great vid btw

  7.  
    partyonman1959
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    Makes me kinda …
    Makes me kinda nervous with the holes being so close together

  8.  
    wilekiotee
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    thanks
    thanks

  9.  
    bhs2229
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    Lol at baby in back …
    Lol at baby in back ground! :P Great video very helpful

  10.  
    MasterJezzie
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    Nice guide.. what …
    Nice guide.. what is the name/diameter of the drill bit? and what is the name/size of pipe fittings to attach in the aquarium holes? Please send me PM.. thanks.

  11.  
    Eigdooog
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    I have a custom …
    I have a custom made tank and was wondering how can i tell if mine is tampered? i cant call anyone and ask.

  12.  
    nickf06gli
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    excellent video A+
    excellent video A+

  13.  
    lyclycsms
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    five star!
    what is …

    five star!
    what is the drill head make of?
    how long does it takes to drill a hole?
    can a drill powered by AC do the job as i see you are using a cordless drill.
    does the drill head comes with different size?

  14.  
    gweeto052
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    to add the plumbing …
    to add the plumbing, check out my other videos including sump for you answer

  15.  
    XTDRAGON
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    can i ask why u …
    can i ask why u made the holes

  16.  
    musho3210
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    great job showing …
    great job showing everyone, hopefully they can learn that its not as hazardous as everyone says

  17.  
    nalbash
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    thanks for the video
    thanks for the video

  18.  
    gweeto052
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    :)

    sand dust ( …
    :)

    sand dust (slurry) + skin = not good

    sandles + feet + socks – other people = warm safe feet

  19.  
    CreepyFishGirl
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    Lol, you’re wearing …
    Lol, you’re wearing sock with your sandals. I’m telling. ;)

  20.  
    gweeto052
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    It wouldn’t be a …
    It wouldn’t be a hobby if it wasn’t DIY

    I like things done my way too

  21.  
    ryan519636
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    Lots of work. could …
    Lots of work. could of just bought a pre drilled tank lol

  22.  
    lordweaselfreak
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    safety glass …
    safety glass whether its toughened or laminate will have a safety symbol etched into one of the corrners if it doesnt chances are its not.

  23.  
    israelnajar
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    Awesome!
    Awesome!

  24.  
    sparefuseholder
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    Very helpful, thankz
    Very helpful, thankz

  25.  
    19video86
    July 18, 2009 | 10:52 am
     

    good video i did my …
    good video i did my tank the same way

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