rimless

reddragon1977 · 12-06-2012, 05:00 PM

Is a 10 gallon tank small enough to take of the top bracing and convert it to rimless?

GMYukonon24s · 12-06-2012, 06:06 PM

I've seen 10g get de-rimmed on here

DerekFF · 12-06-2012, 06:11 PM

Yes 10 and 20g tanks can safely be derimmed with no worry about loss of integrity

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lochaber · 12-06-2012, 07:46 PM

I might be wrong, but unless the rim has a center brace, then it doesn't really do anything structurally for the tank. I've heard of people de-rimming 40B (no idea how those turned out though...)

DerekFF · 12-07-2012, 07:12 AM

Ive seen a 40b derimmed and it was fine. Makes me a little nervous though at that size and up

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talontsiawd · 12-08-2012, 02:51 AM

It is fine to do so. However, I would recommend trying to find this tank, if you don't already have a 10 gallon:
http://www.amazon.com/Marina-Style-G.../dp/B0035H5H8K

If you remove the hood, rim is not there. Pretty cool. Finished much better than a standard 10 gallon on top, will save you a few hours, depending on how much of a perfectionist you are. I think you can only buy the kit, not the tank alone, I may be wrong on that. Far from ADA or even Mr. Aqua but silicone is better than a standard 10 gallon on the sides, top has finished edges, etc. Black silicone though.

ftwchopper · 12-08-2012, 08:44 PM

Would derimming a stardard 29gal be possible?Im thinking about trying it with both top and bottom rims...

DaTrueDave · 12-08-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talontsiawd

It is fine to do so. However, I would recommend trying to find this tank, if you don't already have a 10 gallon:
http://www.amazon.com/Marina-Style-G.../dp/B0035H5H8K

A hundred bucks for a ten gallon tank! Yikes!

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talontsiawd Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,409	It is fine to do so. However, I would recommend trying to find this tank, if you don't already have a 10 gallon: http://www.amazon.com/Marina-Style-G.../dp/B0035H5H8K If you remove the hood, rim is not there. Pretty cool. Finished much better than a standard 10 gallon on top, will save you a few hours, depending on how much of a perfectionist you are. I think you can only buy the kit, not the tank alone, I may be wrong on that. Far from ADA or even Mr. Aqua but silicone is better than a standard 10 gallon on the sides, top has finished edges, etc. Black silicone though. __________________ -Matt Eheim Pimp Club # 382 The Fraternity of Dirt #53 13 Stones Journal 6 Gallon Betta Tank

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12-06-2012, 06:11 PM	#3
DerekFF Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stockton,CA Posts: 853	Yes 10 and 20g tanks can safely be derimmed with no worry about loss of integrity Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2

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lochaber Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 738	I might be wrong, but unless the rim has a center brace, then it doesn't really do anything structurally for the tank. I've heard of people de-rimming 40B (no idea how those turned out though...)

12-07-2012, 07:12 AM	#5
DerekFF Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stockton,CA Posts: 853	Ive seen a 40b derimmed and it was fine. Makes me a little nervous though at that size and up Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2

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ftwchopper Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: woodstock connecticut Posts: 35	Would derimming a stardard 29gal be possible?Im thinking about trying it with both top and bottom rims...