my tank is made of tempered glass and i wanted to know is there any way around this?

Why do you want too get around it?

im assuming D is talking about drilling the base! as most american tanks use tempered on the base, or so ive heard!
in that case you should drill through the back with a somewhat modified design for the intakes. add it to the collection of returns.

How thick is the glass? alot of the time ( not all ) they will put tempered on the bottom and the rest will be non tempered. but dont quote me on that. I beleive if the glass is 1/16 iinch thick then the hole tank is tempered(usualy). if its over 1/4 inch then its probably non tempered. I could be wrong though. im sure each company has there own design.

What the manufacturer and the thickness?

Set us up with make and model and we may be able to help. I drill the backs of my tanks if needed and use a PVC elbow and strainer on the bulkhead. It works like a charm.

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Dave

the side panels are about a cm thick and the tempered glass sticker is on the bottom panel only. to amphibious i wanted to set up a sump and the like and i cant use any plumbing without holes

yes, you should be able to drill the sides panes of glass as shown in the picture by Dave above. this can be done with no problems with the right equipment.

I think rob ment to say "done without problem with the right equipment :)

he he he.... yes..and JUST AS you said that... I edited his post. I'm Rob's built in "Spell Check"

Dave

i have no ability to work with my hands so can someone discuss how to drill a pane of glass step by step with a listing of included items needed

Here is a link (http://www.talkingreef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2508&highlight=drilling+tanks) with Duane's (wildone) How to on drilling a tank. The only thing i can say is be carefull and take your time. i didnt use a mount on mine and it took me 52 minutes to drill threw 1/4 glass. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.


Great minds think alike i guess :)

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Dave, when are we going to see these tanks of yours on vid cast?

I'll tell you what...

I'm setting up the clam tank and building a new seahorse tank. I'll document some of it with my digi-camcorder.

You can see some of my seahorse tank in video here:

http://www.talkingreef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=760

Dave

sounds like a plan, i posted in another thread before i read this one to egg you on abit more, so ether way you've heard me taunt you for another vid! clam tanks hey, should be educational! this is one area than i believe needs more covering so i look forward to my own re-education.

I love Tridacnids second only to seahorses. I wish I could keep one IN WITH my seahorses, but that is a recipe for disaster.

I have no problems discussing clams at great lengths if anyone is inspired to do so.

Dave