Tanks

[Cali]

Please, can someone tell me an easy (READ: easy) way to punch the holes out of the back of the standard tank cover (tank hood)?


You know what I mean?--the holes where you would put your filter and heater and other tank equipment. I am having SUCH a difficult time getting those holes. What in the world do you use? plyers, hammer, drill, WHAT?



thanks,
C

 

[kingzac]

The easiest way is to cut the edges with a stanley knife. You may break the whole thing trying to punch it out.

 

[Cali]

The easiest way is to cut the edges with a stanley knife. You may break the whole thing trying to punch it out.

Thanks, but what is a "stanley knife"???

 

[Ferris]

Sorry, for our US friends, you probably would call it a utility knife or somehing like that. Its one of those knives you use for DIY and decorating etc) .

 

[Cali]

A utility knife! ...thanks,

 

[Where the river goes]

Get a butter knife and heat it up over the stove, and slice right on through! It's quick and easy. Just make sure you have some ventiliation going though.

 

[Cali]

Get a butter knife and heat it up over the stove, and slice right on through! It's quick and easy. Just make sure you have some ventiliation going though.

I will do that....thank you very much!


EDIT: I just did it and it worked wonderfully!!!! Indeed, it is "quick and easy".