30 g cube

scientist0724 · Post by **scientist0724** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:08 pm

So I recently came upon a free 30 cube from a friend who was consolidating tanks. It's an Oceanic and has the really thick glass. The top rim is separating a little bit and has a tiny spot where it looks like something hot melted it.

Can I remove the upper rim to make it look like a rimless tank?

Arlene [/code]

150EH · Post by **150EH** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:36 pm

I would think so with no problems at all, I would try a dremel and take your time not to hit the glass, it won't break but will look nasty. After you clean all the silicone from under the top rim you might want to do some resealing in that area or the whole tank depending on the look you want, sometimes their beads of silicone are really wide, good luck.

Jim Miller · Post by **Jim Miller** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:40 pm

You may find the exposed edge a bit rough as they have no need to finish it since it will be covered. I wouldn't expect an ADA like finish.

Jim

scientist0724 · Post by **scientist0724** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:30 pm

OK. I think I will take the plunge when I'm ready. The corners of the trim are already separating from each other, so I wonder if I can just take a knife under the trim and pry the trim off slowly.

I'm just so nervous about taking the trim off and then going oops, should have left it on.

Arlene

Jeff120 · Post by **Jeff120** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:47 am

You could always order a new trim piece if you deiced you dont like it or it doesnt work. Still much cheaper then buying a rimless tank.

I believe all those Oceanic tanks that have the mitered corners can have their top trim removed. The glass on those are pretty thick.

150EH · Post by **150EH** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:15 am

I also think you'll be suprised that there is a ton of silicone under there and nothing about it will be easy or simply pried off. I hope it does go easy for you but they usually put it on thick when they can hide it.

scientist0724 · Post by **scientist0724** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:18 am

I already saw all the silicone under the trim. And it's black silicon...sigh.

Arlene

jweis · Post by **jweis** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:30 pm

When I was considering derimming 10gs, I read that Gunk Off combined with LOTS of very sharp razor blades works well. Then a glass file (the type used for stained glass) or a dremel tool is needed to take off the sharp edges.

There are some u-tube videos out there to show you how it is done. Looks like a lot of WORK! (which is why I bought the 5.2g rimmless vs derimming)

30 g cube

30 g cube

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