question about tank trim

[christyf5]

Is that black tank trim just for aesthetics or does it do something structurally? I'm thinking about ditching it top and bottom.

yay or nay?

[JDigital]

On a 6ft 180? I would guess that the top trim helps keep the middle section of glass from bowing along the edge, how much?? I dunno... Most of the time the trim is just to cover the sharp edges from manufacturing.

Could always silicone a glass brace across with middle I suppose after removing the trim..

[christyf5]

oh never thought about the sharp edges, although its eurobraced but I guess still sharp. I was just trying to figure out how to hide the trim once I have it in the wall. Make the opening smaller?

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by christyf5

oh never thought about the sharp edges, although its eurobraced but I guess still sharp. I was just trying to figure out how to hide the trim once I have it in the wall. Make the opening smaller?

I'm gonna have to look at your thread again... its eurobraced AND trimmed?? Never seen that before


EDIT: After looking at your thread, yes you should be able to remove the trim without worry... The eurobrace should be plenty to keep it from bowing.. As for the sharp edges, you could bevel/polish them down.

[christyf5]

Awesome, thanks!

[lngrhaul]

what about some nice painted wood trim around the tank/opening in the wall? then you can leave the tank as is and hide it at the same time.