How to Drill an Aquarium Quick and Easy

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @SteenfottAquatics
    @SteenfottAquatics  3 года назад +3

    For more DIY videos be sure to check out my Aquarium DIY Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLWl2C8_WuP62qFjSJEM4LFeJ1LTKvvU9P

    • @lochlanseth9092
      @lochlanseth9092 3 года назад

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      I was dumb lost my password. I love any tricks you can give me.

    • @bishopjaiden9482
      @bishopjaiden9482 3 года назад

      @Lochlan Seth instablaster :)

    • @lochlanseth9092
      @lochlanseth9092 3 года назад

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      Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

    • @lochlanseth9092
      @lochlanseth9092 3 года назад

      @Bishop Jaiden It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
      Thanks so much you really help me out :D

    • @bishopjaiden9482
      @bishopjaiden9482 3 года назад

      @Lochlan Seth Glad I could help xD

  • @DancingHorseFarm1
    @DancingHorseFarm1 3 года назад +16

    I will never do this but it's interesting to learn how - just because.

  • @jamesshepherd2480
    @jamesshepherd2480 3 года назад +6

    If you go through a sponge first with the hole saw it will fill the hole saw bit. Then you just wet the sponge in the middle and as u apply the presser to the glass the sponge will compress and release water and keep your glass nice and wet. Saves your other hand to keep it steady. Hope this will help you more............. might be quicker x

  • @ddtruthfinder81
    @ddtruthfinder81 3 года назад +3

    I was gonna buy the bit a few weeks ago, but I brought my 40gal up to a glass repair shop and he drilled it for me for 20 bucks, but i got the 40gal for free, I ended up turning it into a vivarium that now houses an anole and live tropical plants with a mistking misting system. I only needed the hole for a uv light. Thx for makin the vid , maybe Ill buy a diamond bit and attempt it myself next time.

  •  3 месяца назад +1

    One of the best and very informative video I've watched!! Well done and very helpful! Thank you for showing us the proper way to drill glass!

  • @brianfasano9313
    @brianfasano9313 3 года назад +5

    Love me some Bob and Cory in the morning

  • @alekkoomanoff7281
    @alekkoomanoff7281 3 года назад +4

    Will never drill a tank but best explanation of the process I've seen. Eventually
    a German syphon system like Greg Sage uses. U need to drill for a sump but not a trickle filter.

  • @dusk1947
    @dusk1947 3 года назад +3

    People seem to be very intimidated by this. But it's actually quite easy: Measure thrice, and drill slowly. Cory covers all the key points, excellent tutorial!
    The last tank I drilled was a $600 WaterBox. Same principles apply. (I like sumps)
    ...And draw an arrow on the template lol. full kits like EShopps come with templates if you want a full box. User preference though, stand pipes and weirs work just as well

  • @herpdiversity9152
    @herpdiversity9152 3 года назад +7

    When I build my new fishroom i am hoping to have it more organized so knowing how to drill is very useful.

  • @kieranmoore6618
    @kieranmoore6618 3 года назад +1

    Bring in Dean. We need more Dean from all of the channels

  • @pranavtendulkar7142
    @pranavtendulkar7142 3 года назад +2

    Cory always professional , awesome tips !!

  • @landgiraffe7002
    @landgiraffe7002 3 года назад +3

    Don’t know if I’ll ever do this but I know where to look for instructions if I do!

  • @ttv_siliconnuts185
    @ttv_siliconnuts185 Год назад

    I want to say a MASSIVE thanks to this video as I just drilled my first tank after watching!!
    Nothing but success ❤

  • @garymcgowan4567
    @garymcgowan4567 2 года назад

    Mr Steenfott, you've done it again! Another excellent vid👍🏿

  • @chrisbly628
    @chrisbly628 6 месяцев назад +1

    10:32 Where do I buy the bulkhead and the overflow drop you installed?

  • @billwitt1713
    @billwitt1713 3 года назад

    Well done Bob and Cory!!!

  • @nikhilkharkar1753
    @nikhilkharkar1753 3 года назад

    Steencoop you guys rock!!!!!

  • @VroomvroomNY
    @VroomvroomNY 8 месяцев назад

    Take a pair of polerized sun glasses. While looking threw them til them side to side if you see lines appear in the glass its hardened.

  • @shesellsfish
    @shesellsfish 3 года назад

    Love this. Reminds me of old school Koopy vids, hanging out, relaxed, just doing a thing and how to do the thing step by step.
    👍💓👍

  • @kurtj312
    @kurtj312 6 месяцев назад

    Great video
    What size intake / bulkhead do you usually use on a 20 long?
    Thanks

  • @mikepicar2594
    @mikepicar2594 5 месяцев назад

    sweet dude! Drilling my 40 gallon tomorrow!!

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 3 года назад +1

    You guys... what a great DIY!!
    I have to admit that I'm a little bit scared about drilling tanks, but you guys have taught me well and I feel like I can handle it now 😂 Thank you so much for sharing..... everything looks incredible!! The wood in the fish room looks so beautiful 😍♥️
    Have a blessed day 🙏🤗🌿🌿🌿❤️

  • @TheDetailer123
    @TheDetailer123 3 года назад

    Thanks Uncle Cory!

  • @AquariumFishEnthusiasts
    @AquariumFishEnthusiasts 3 года назад

    Cory makes it look so easy 👍🏻

  • @trishkcmo3683
    @trishkcmo3683 3 года назад +1

    So, Ken has decided I need to occupy a different third of the basement and have even more room. Will definitely be using these tips. Can you explain fill hole verses drain and what keeps fish out of overflow?

  • @darthblunt3833
    @darthblunt3833 3 года назад

    You're the best bro, thanks for sharing. I'm always so nervous drilling tanks, you made it look so easy though.

  • @ARCOF
    @ARCOF 3 года назад

    Cory is a braver man than I am...I have cracked many a tank trying.

  • @darrenderousse4804
    @darrenderousse4804 3 года назад

    Very nice guys! Thanks for the tip!

  • @anthonyromano5420
    @anthonyromano5420 Год назад

    Are there any restrictions on how close the bulkhead can be from the edge of the glass or trim? Aside from your great point about the nut fitting properly. Thanks!

  • @mr.m6315
    @mr.m6315 Год назад

    Where did you buy the bulkhead fitting?

  • @TuanCaCanh
    @TuanCaCanh 3 года назад +1

    Thank for shared

  • @andrewspeedyatkinson
    @andrewspeedyatkinson 3 года назад

    Thanks guys

  • @CrowntailHalfmoon
    @CrowntailHalfmoon 3 года назад

    Thank you Cory & Steenfott for doing this video. Appreciated information.
    I've 2 questions ahoyld you sand out the hole to remove sharp edges and is there a certain way one must install bulkhead to prevent leaks etc👍

  • @jimmyreese4740
    @jimmyreese4740 3 года назад

    Great video!!

  • @tattoogirl2227
    @tattoogirl2227 3 года назад +2

    Thanks, Bob and Cory, for the super helpful video! 💙🐟💦

  • @CourtnRob
    @CourtnRob Год назад

    Where do you get that exact bulkhead he used?

  • @Ishiisan
    @Ishiisan 3 года назад

    What's the recommendations on checking if the tank glass is tempered

  • @BreadmanBry
    @BreadmanBry Год назад

    instead of using tape, clamp a bit of wood on the inside. it will give you a much cleaner cut and also spread the pressure of the clamp

  • @kelleyforeman
    @kelleyforeman 3 года назад +1

    I am terrified of power tools but aspire to have an auto water change tank someday!

  • @forestkuykendall5269
    @forestkuykendall5269 3 года назад

    Thanks Bob. I just watched his 5 year old video on drilling tanks yesterday where he did not use tape. Maybe you can cue Cory in on that so he can update his content.

  • @MasterPhotographer
    @MasterPhotographer 3 года назад

    Good information!

  • @silentlistening
    @silentlistening 4 месяца назад

    anyone know of a source for the overflow/bulkhead shown in the video?

  • @budr831
    @budr831 3 года назад

    Hello
    I think this video was a great subject to cover and you nailed it! As a super green fish keeper I'd like just a bit more advice please. I have a 10 gallon tank that I want to drill but as a rookie I don't want to drill to low. Will placement of the hole make my water line to the middle of the hole? Is there any way to raise the water line back to the bottom of the black rim?
    Thank you for your videos
    Bud

    • @SteenfottAquatics
      @SteenfottAquatics  3 года назад +1

      So you would build the same overflow that Cory built here. If you drill your tank in the middle. Screw on your bulk head, get a 90 degree pvp adapter, and a piece of straight pvc and cut it to length (however far to the black rim) After that you will be able to turn the 90 degree adapter down to lower the water, then move it back up when you fill up the tank.

  • @anthonybrown8158
    @anthonybrown8158 3 года назад

    Where do you get your bulkheads

  • @davidanderton2437
    @davidanderton2437 3 года назад

    Great vid

  • @supportyourtroopsathletes6460
    @supportyourtroopsathletes6460 3 года назад

    It is pretty easy but crackincking and injuries can occur alot of precautions is needed people can sure this is indeed a well needed vidio for many however and much appreciate also on Actually tups however for those that use them saudering irons come in handy to put drain pipes also. Just for thought.

  • @sallion7238
    @sallion7238 3 года назад

    great video!

  • @johnalbernaz8960
    @johnalbernaz8960 3 года назад

    Hi sir great video

  • @CJBlack265
    @CJBlack265 3 года назад

    I'm still too nervous to drill a tank 😳
    But if I ever get over the fear, I now know how - thanks Bob and Cory💕👍

  • @Kyle_Mo
    @Kyle_Mo 3 года назад

    Would a bucket underneath keep from breaking the bottom?

  • @courtneypeterson9130
    @courtneypeterson9130 3 года назад

    What is the overflow attachment?

  • @Jeffdoeswhat
    @Jeffdoeswhat 3 года назад +1

    I have 20: 20 tall tanks i need to drill. I keep putting it off.

  • @briancuprisin4571
    @briancuprisin4571 3 года назад

    Stuff a piece of sponge/insulation/paper towel inside the hole saw. Saturate it with water. It will automatically feed your drill.

  • @Taketheride23
    @Taketheride23 Год назад

    Do you have a brand aquarium tank that you know doesn't have the side glass tempered? I bought a 55 gallon from petco a while back for that dollar a gallon sale, tried this, and it shattered on me. I guess you're saying the 40gallon tanks are more likely not to be tempered?

  • @TheirWorldAquatics
    @TheirWorldAquatics 3 года назад +1

    Great video as always brother! We unfortunately have to drill one more hole in the 1000 GALLON saltwater system that we didn't even think about.This will be a vertical cut, so..should be interesting! Be sure to check us out.

  • @farmert9679
    @farmert9679 3 года назад

    How come you do not run sandpaper around the hole after it is drilled to take away all the sharps?

  • @XCaliKev
    @XCaliKev 3 года назад

    Oh great now gonna have that song in my head all night. Thanks Bob. Just kidding, best wishes. 😎 👍

  • @slamboy66
    @slamboy66 3 года назад +2

    White screen on phone behind glass, polarized shades. If you see bars and line shadows do not drill.

  • @AQUAGUYUK
    @AQUAGUYUK 3 года назад

    Hmm interesting never done this even when in the shop

  • @rickbooher8224
    @rickbooher8224 3 года назад +2

    Why not clamp a solid board underneath it will support far better.

  • @sbr1160
    @sbr1160 3 года назад

    Could you not clamp a piece of wood cut to the same ( minus the hole ) dimensions as your template, in place of the tape, extra support no chip out and doesn't allow it to drop through?

  • @matthewbrown5677
    @matthewbrown5677 11 месяцев назад

    What tool for cleaning around the hole

  • @marshallgilbert8548
    @marshallgilbert8548 3 года назад

    Clamp another piece of wood underneath?

  • @dakuaquatics
    @dakuaquatics 3 года назад +1

    Drilled 42 10 gallon tanks between the last 2 weekends.... what a nightmare on such thin glass!!

  • @Firestorm637
    @Firestorm637 3 года назад

    There are easy ways to see if tempered glass or not. I drill with the fish in the tank just lower the level.

  • @authorraeallen
    @authorraeallen 3 года назад

    you should do a video if you can't drill a tank and want a sump but don't want to buy a 100 dollar overflow box I was thinking about using a powerhead.

  • @georgejohnson1649
    @georgejohnson1649 3 года назад

    put another piece of wood underneath to prevent chipout

  • @caroleinwv
    @caroleinwv 3 года назад +2

    I need to evolve my operation before I will have choice pdo this. WHen the time comes, this would certainly give me confidence.
    This week's trick will be installing an under sink RO system. I need someone to kick my butt so I don't just do a dodgy install at my basement laundry tubs as a cop out. Haha

  • @farmfishandfreedom2933
    @farmfishandfreedom2933 3 года назад +1

    If you use polarized sunglasses tempered glass looks like oil on water.

  • @MacHamish
    @MacHamish 3 года назад

    Great info.
    Also you should be wearing safety glasses, just sayin'. 😎

  • @milehighplecos2318
    @milehighplecos2318 3 года назад +1

    This gave me bad flashbacks lol

  • @bk2pla
    @bk2pla 3 года назад +1

    ❤️👍

  • @zackofalltrades8118
    @zackofalltrades8118 3 года назад

    just lay a towel in the tank to protect from glass falling

    • @commensence
      @commensence 3 года назад

      Not only to prevent falling also to prevent chipping. Like cutting a branch. U first cut top some and the bot, or it will tear

  • @akvasvet
    @akvasvet 3 года назад

    :) 👍👍

  • @christopherfassett9973
    @christopherfassett9973 3 года назад

    All you need to test if it's tempered is some polarized sunglasses, why would you put a drill anywhere near a tank without looking?
    Ok, they mentioned that at the end...

  • @bananafloat27
    @bananafloat27 3 года назад +1

    Masks?

  • @WirTrivedi
    @WirTrivedi 3 года назад

    1st

  • @laurag1076
    @laurag1076 3 года назад

    Great vid!