De-rimmed tanks?

[Anonymous]

Has anybody taken the black rim off smaller Aqueon or AGA tanks and used them as rimless tanks?

Thanks!

 

[Anonymous]

Never had the ball to do it myself, but here's a very good thread on the subject. The best part is that the poster documented failures as well, so it's a pretty good account. Also it has a Table of contents so you can skip to the good parts.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/diy/1 ... style.html

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the link!

 

[Anonymous]

Has anybody taken the black rim off smaller Aqueon or AGA tanks and used them as rimless tanks?

Thanks!

How small is "smaller"?

 

[Anonymous]

Has anybody taken the black rim off smaller Aqueon or AGA tanks and used them as rimless tanks?

Thanks!

How small is "smaller"?

20 gallons and under.

 

[MartinE]

Keep us posted on your progress if you do, I for one think the rimless are cool.

 

[Anonymous]

I'll take a look at one of the small Aqueons today. I imagine it'll be a small PITA to get it off, and the edges underneath may be pretty rough. For the size you're considering it may be easier to DIY one.

 

[Anonymous]

the plastic is soft enough to just razor off. It's pretty easy if you're careful.

Go for it and see if you end up with 20 gallons of water on the floor. Post pics either way.

B

 

[Anonymous]

Has anybody taken the black rim off smaller Aqueon or AGA tanks and used them as rimless tanks?

Thanks!

How small is "smaller"?

20 gallons and under.

I've done a 10. Can't imagine a 20 would be much different. 20 long, right? I guess the height would be the critical factor.

Read on another board about someone doing it on a 40B without any issues.

 

[fungia]

i did it for a 15 gallon glass tank, no problems. 20 gallon is taller though

 

[Anonymous]

I don't see a problem, I've done it on a 25 gallon, because when the original Eclipse systems came out ten odd years ago (has it been that long? holy ****), they didn't fit onto Canadian-made Hagen tanks unless the top frame was removed. I was scared witless the first few weeks that tank was running :lol: But no biggie. If you are concerned, just silicone some glass strips around the top for reinforcement.