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	What does "drilled" mean?
bmcelfresh Hobbyist Posts: 77 Kudos: 81 Votes: 4 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	I am looking for a 75gl tank and have read on this site to check my lfs. They have a website where they let customers advertise used tanks, etc... I noticed that in the posts people keep asking if the tanks are "drilled". I only have freshwater tanks. Is this something for salt water? If so, would I be able to use this tank for freshwater? Barb
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Typically, drilled means some sort of whole was, well, drilled into the tank for a SW purpose. They are usually drilled for a sump or refugium. I think you'd be best starting off with one that hasn't been drilled. Check it carefully before you buy. A 75 gallon tank isn't that much, you might be better off just getting it new. ~FF~ -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	Some filters, like sumps, and canister filters (some) require yu to drill holes in your tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Dolf Enthusiast Posts: 203 Kudos: 180 Votes: 46 Registered: 09-May-2004	Having a drilled tank is also a good way to hide the tank's plumbing.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
bmcelfresh Hobbyist Posts: 77 Kudos: 81 Votes: 4 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	Thanks guys! Hated to sound stupid, but did not want to get into somthing I knew nothing about. I think I will take Ferretfanatic's advice and buy new. Barb
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Some tanks are drilled for overflows too Tempered glass should never be drilled, either. Go new.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51


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