Removing the black trim from a biocube

[crustytheclown]

has anyone had any luck removing the rim on a biocube. I know it can be done. I was just wondering if anyone had any insight as to the easiest way.

 

[Cake_Boss]

No idea, but we can make a video tutorial when you do it!

 

[crustytheclown]

im gonna try tomorrow. Sharp hand saw and some new razor blades! I hope i dont end up fragging my fingers!

 

[Cake_Boss]

im gonna try tomorrow. Sharp hand saw and some new razor blades! I hope i dont end up fragging my fingers!

No worries, glue them to a frag plug and grow new ones. Lol

 

[crustytheclown]

No worries, glue them to a frag plug and grow new ones. Lol

Thats a great idea!

 

[crustytheclown]

My 14gal Biocube is RIMLESS!!!

Pretty easy too. Just a little tedious and took a couple hours. Cleaned up real nice IMO. Hand saw and new razor blades. Not a single cut either

 

[Tripple T]

I think on the 14 this is ok. On the 28 I would be scared to death with structural issues. I've heard off jbj flat out exploding.

 

[crustytheclown]

I think on the 14 this is ok. On the 28 I would be scared to death with structural issues. I've heard off jbj flat out exploding.

Yeah, i def wouldn't do it on a larger tank without some sort of reinforcement.

 

[Zoalander]

I did that to mine about 6 months ago and everything was fine. About 6 weeks later I came home to a mini flood, it fell apart. I contacted them and they said the stress builds on the side and eventually the whole think pops.

 

[Zoalander]

Jk, looks cool

 

[crustytheclown]

I did that to mine about 6 months ago and everything was fine. About 6 weeks later I came home to a mini flood, it fell apart. I contacted them and they said the stress builds on the side and eventually the whole think pops.

Really? Was this the 14gal biocube or the 29gal biocube that you took the rim off of and it shattered?

 

[Cake_Boss]

Jk, looks cool

Lol.

Looks good.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I did it on my 75 and all is well months later. Thinking about doing the 120? Grrrr

 

[Cake_Boss]

I did it on my 75 and all is well months later. Thinking about doing the 120? Grrrr

If you're going to the meeting, Will has braces. I inquired about the same thing.

 

[Bajamike]

Your tank looks great!

 

[crustytheclown]

I did it on my 75 and all is well months later. Thinking about doing the 120? Grrrr

i thought you had a brace on that 75 MIKE? Rimless 120! That is pretty ballzy....... Will there be braces on it? I still have the brace on my 40gal breeder that i took the rim off of. I dont think i could sleep if i took it off. hahaha

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I just picked up the 120! I may go rimless with a brace. I am doing some research currently. The tank has 1/2" glass.
Here is. Risk factor calculator I have used in the past. I think 3.5 is safe.

 

[Cake_Boss]

I just picked up the 120! I may go rimless with a brace. I am doing some research currently. The tank has 1/2" glass.
Here is. Risk factor calculator I have used in the past. I think 3.5 is safe.

I did a lot of research into this when I had my 120. The safety factor checks out, I used some applet from our homepage. The actual experience from others is that the glass bows. For that reason, I looked into euro bracing. IMO, that looked like the best option. Having never done it though, I can only have an educated guess as to the outcome. I did talk with Will at Premier about this, he recommended a brace of some sort. He makes metal braces, didn't have any that would fit a 120 when I asked though, just a 125.

You can try it if you'd like, I'll even help you move it

Edit: found this guy. Safety factor must be 7.8 for rimless, they say.

 

[Wicked Color]

14g looks very nice rimless.
Mike-I would consider doing a euro brace on the 120

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

14g looks very nice rimless.
Mike-I would consider doing a euro brace on the 120

Agreed on both comments