trim on the aquarium

[asherah]

so can I remoe the black trim around the top of the aquarium ? Does it need that for support ? If so what is the best way to remoe it ?

thanks alot
asherah

[Myka]

It is required for support of the panes. If you remove it you need to add euro bracing or a centre brace.

[howdy20012002]

I don't think that the plastic trim provides much support unless it goes across like a brace. if it is just around the edges, I don't think it give much support for anything.
that is my personal opinion though
Neal

[KrazyKuch]

what size tank is it?

[asherah]

220g I think it would look much nicer without it but if it will jeopardise the integrity I won't remove it

asherah

[Aquattro]

no, the trim only protects you from the roughly finished glass along the top edges, it doesn't provide support. Unless you specifically have the edges ground and polished, it may not look better at all.