Drilling Eurobracing

[davej]

Need to pick everyone's brains.
I just picked up a 150 gallon 2x2x5 tank.
I am presently going to use it as a growout tank for a pleco breeding project.
I figured reefers would most likely have broached this subject and would be the most knowledgeable.
If it makes any difference the front glass is starphire.
It is eurobraced with 3" x 1/2" glas siliconed on top of tank walls coming out flush with the outer edge of the glass.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8251547712_0dd80d26ae.jpg
I want to use a monster eheim 2080 filter that I already have.
The issue I have is that the pickups and returns only bride a 2 1/2" rim whereas mine is 3"
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8061/8250477151_faf3f2e790.jpg
Do you think I am asking for trouble if I were to drill 3 one inch holes thru the eurobracing on the short side?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8251548910_07b3b4124d.jpg

[lockrookie]

It may be easier to retrofit your filter than drill the holes but its doable


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[gregzz4]

I don't see an issue with it as long as your holes cut clean (no major chipping), and you have no stress on them