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Xionn
05-02-2011, 02:30 AM
Im just curious if I can turn my brand new never seen water aqueon 75e gallon tank into a rimless tank by taking off the black top trim. the dimensions of the tank are 48*18*20. the glass thickness is 5/16?

im new to diy tank stuff. thanks for your help in advance.

toytech
05-02-2011, 03:28 AM
put the dimensions into an online aquarium calculator and it will tell you the saftey factor of it being rimless .

Ryan
05-02-2011, 04:22 AM
I wouldnt risk it but you could go euro braced.

Xionn
05-02-2011, 04:38 AM
yah thats what i was thinking myself. does that mean i have to resilicone the whole tank though?

Ryan
05-02-2011, 04:41 AM
No just get your eurobracing cut to the size you want, run a bead along the rim press your glass down smooth with finger (Inside Only!!!) let it all dry then take a razor and cut off the excess on the outside.

I would put a piece of masking tape along the edge on the outside as well, this will help stop any smears from the silicone.

Xionn
05-02-2011, 04:49 AM
what do you mean by inside only? thats for the advice i definitely will be eurobracing now

Ryan
05-02-2011, 04:53 AM
On the inside of the tank.

Xionn
05-02-2011, 04:54 AM
perfect thanks for the advice ryan

Ryan
05-02-2011, 04:55 AM
Anytime!!