Beanie Boxes

[Tara]

Hi

I just bought a heap of Beanie boxes and was wondering what you guys did for ventilation, I was thinking of drilling some airholes in the lids but wasnt sure if the plastic would crack, I cant leave the lids off as all my fish love to jump.

Thanks

Tara

[Anasfire]

I'm pretty sure mose ppl drill holes in the lid or just leave the lids off. To drill the holes I'd start off with a small drill bit and work your way up gradually and obviously when drilling don't push down hard, just do a little bit at a time.

someone who's actually done it could probably offer more advice.

[divy]

yes ive drilled holes in mine and fighters4u is right, start off with a small drill bit and work your way up to the size you want

dont have the drill on full speed and dont push down hard even if you have a blunt drill bit cause this will crack and snap the lid

[Fishchick]

just use a sharp drill bit - place the lid top side down on a piece of old flat wood. Let the drill do the work, don't force it. We did hundreds, cracked a couple, but they were still usable.

You can use a soldering iron to burn a hole, but the smoke is toxic, so make sure you go outside!

Cheers, J

[Tara]

Thanks for the feedback, looks like I will be busy tomorrow. :giggle:

[Bettarazzi]

I've drilled the beanies to use in my drip system. If it's just an air hole just a single hole is sufficient. Depending on how big the hole is of course.