Removing the Rim? Is it safe...

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Spicer

Did it BOW instantly or over time?

Ya, as you suggest, it will happen right away, not over time.

[Aquaria]

with all the tanks that i had with a plastic trim and brace, when i cut the brace my tank bowed. i always had a glass brace installed, IMO they wouldent waste plastic on a brace if it dident need it.

[untamed]

Originally Posted by Aquaria

IMO they wouldent waste plastic on a brace if it dident need it.

This is the best logic yet... It is there because it needs to be there. If the manufacturer felt good about removing it, they would have. As is, they've made the brace as cheaply as possible to still function.