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Old 11-09-2009, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Dez View Post
Scrap the trim. Check out my tank build. I was on the fence about the same issue you have and my 5' tank had glass bracing all around as well, but I ended up tearing all of the black trim off and I am absolutely loving it. My tank is a 5 x 2 x 2. The reason I took it off is because I wanted everything flush without having to build the stand bigger by the 1/8 - 1/4" that the trim adds to the tank. I don't think you'll have to worry about sharp edges. No tank manufacturer leaves freshly cut edges on the tank. It would have been at least rough sanded before construction. Hope this helps.
Thanks, yes that totally helps!!
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