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does anyone know if this can be done? 2 years, 5 months ago #67907

  • akamel
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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 ?

Re: does anyone know if this can be done? 2 years, 5 months ago #67908

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How big are the tanks? Keep in mind that a lot of tanks have the top center support built into that plastic crap....
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Re:does anyone know if this can be done? 2 years, 5 months ago #67918

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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??

Re:does anyone know if this can be done? 2 years, 5 months ago #67933

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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.

Re:does anyone know if this can be done? 2 years, 5 months ago #67991

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.

Re:does anyone know if this can be done? 2 years, 5 months ago #68002

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

Re:does anyone know if this can be done? 2 years, 4 months ago #68514

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Any chance of a pic so i can see what you are on about please as i am unaware of these rims
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Re:does anyone know if this can be done? 2 years, 4 months ago #68603

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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.
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