I have several really old tanks--look like they were made in 70's, maybe 80's. The rims on them are really ugly and beat up--they LOOK old !! does anyone know if these can be taken off so that they look rimless? If so, what's the best & safest way to do this ?

How big are the tanks? Keep in mind that a lot of tanks have the top center support built into that plastic crap....

55, 55 & 65 gal. I know I cant take it off of the 65 ( maybe I will paint it or something) but the 2 55's dont have the support bar. Any ideas??

do you recall the thread about my 8 footer bowing out? those braces are there for a reason lol. even tho there may be no cross piece in the middle, that rim does reinforce it. i would consider maybe painting the rims before i removed them.

A lot of modern tanks retain the rims for visual decor only. Some no longer require these rims...However from the 70's and 80's I am pretty sure they are required for structural support.

ah well...guess I'll go with win and paint them--thanks guys !!

Any chance of a pic so i can see what you are on about please as i am unaware of these rims

I think she means the metal outter corners and edging around the edge of the tank glass? correct me if I am wrong but thats what I took it as meaning.