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Old 04-05-2013, 02:27 AM
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Yeah!

I just prefer the taller version of the tank.
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Old 04-15-2013, 02:14 PM
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I've received all my pricing..........its beyond what I'm willing to spend! Prices were 3-4 times of the price of the 60 gal Marineland cube.

Now I'm back to considering the 60 gal Marineland aquarium 24" x 24" x 24".

Does anyone know if the black trim can be removed from the top of the aquarium so I can have an euro brace installed?

Thank you!
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Old 04-15-2013, 03:03 PM
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The marineland 93 is actually a 29x29x29 outside dimension tank. 30x30x30 is with the large black trim.
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Old 04-15-2013, 09:44 PM
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Thanks for pointing this out.

I was considering the 95g cube but going back to my original plan for the 60 gallon cube.

Once again, thanks!
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Old 04-16-2013, 10:00 PM
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Just going back to one of my questions.....

Has anyone successfully taken the black trim off the top edge of the aquarium and installed 3" euro bracing around the top?

I'd like to know if it can easily be done or any problems.
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Old 04-20-2013, 04:54 AM
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Just going back to one of my questions.....

Has anyone successfully taken the black trim off the top edge of the aquarium and installed 3" euro bracing around the top?

I'd like to know if it can easily be done or any problems.
I've taken the black trim off my 20G tank before and it was fine without it. I'm sure if you take the trim off and eurobrace it you'll have no problems. Keep in mind that the edges under the trim are not polished..
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Old 04-20-2013, 08:01 AM
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It's a lot of work and not recommended. If you remove it from the bottom you will need to place the tank on some foam. Also the edges of glass may not be completely sanded and may 'shell' if you hit them as they have been protected by the trim. The bottom may also be tempered and explode with the slightest end-on tap (you'd be surprised!) Not to mention you can seriously slice yourself up. If you remove the top trim you will have to euro brace for structural safety... but be prepared to clean up a lot of silicone under that trim... the factory just slops it on. Buy yourself a 2 1/2 or 5 gal and practice first!!!
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