Removing the frame from an aquarium?

[M00n3at3r]

Is it viable? Just taking the trim off and cleaning up the edges and using it like that?

 

[FishFanMan]

Probably depends on the size of the tank. Maybe up to 20 gallons or so? How big is the tank? Is it glass or plastic tank? I have a 5 gallon frameless on top.

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[Pinkey]

As already stated, a small tank can stay with no frame. A larger tank would need the frame replaced. Replacement frames are available for most brands. I replaced a frame on a 120 a number of years ago. It is possible.

 

[M00n3at3r]

Probably depends on the size of the tank. Maybe up to 20 gallons or so? How big is the tank? Is it glass or plastic tank? I have a 5 gallon frameless on top.

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It's a 75g glass. Previously used as a snake tank, but the heat lamp melted the center brace.

 

[Glabe]

For a 48" 75g, the center brace is VERY important. The front and back glass will bow outward without the brace, and probably fail soon after

 

[M00n3at3r]

For a 48" 75g, the center brace is VERY important. The front and back glass will bow outward without the brace, and probably fail soon after

So what if I was able to get a glass center brace and glue and silicone it on?

 

[ktrom13]

If the center brace damage is as bad as it seems you should try eurobracing. Alot of members on MFK used this method with success

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[viboy]

I wouldn't chance the glass brace. The used tank that I bought failed. I had it repaired with a glass centre brace and the silicon let go and the tank again started to bow. Better to replace the frame or get a new tank.

 

[dudley]

The glass edges may not be smooth once you remove the plastic trim frame so the edges would need to be sanded or eased to reduce injury.

I also don't recommend removing the frame without adding additional support, either through replacing the OEM frame or bracing with glass strips that are the same thickness as the tank glass.

 

[FreshyFresh]

I wouldn't use a 75g w/out the center brace. The center brace is quite large on my newer Aqueon 75g. I'd determine what you have first. Is it an Aqueon/All-glass (Central Garden and Pet), or is it a Marineland (United Pet Group)? Go from there ordering a new top frame.