do you have any idea what is the frieght charges? Unless you see the potential for a container load, if not the usual is about US$15 to 20 mail order rate.
that is only about 3000 hours it is seriously short lifespan. The first report even shorter. Anyway it is too late for me, I had retrofitted T5 into my hood since June 1, so let time tell. I'm using Osram tube and Osram ballast.
To drill it yourself you risk breaking your tank and make a mess of your place when that happens. Especially if it is a used tank.
Try this link
http://www.aquarealms.com/forum/viewtopic....highlight=drill