40 gallon breeder de-rim question

[NineAndAhalf]

Hello all. I have just completed my 40 gallon breeder sump using 1/4" glass baffles. There are 6 baffles total with the largest space being 9". I'm curious what everyone thinks about taking the rim off this tank. I'm pretty certain with the amount of glass I have siliconed inside of this tank, it will be just fine but figured i'd ask the community first.


Thanks

 

[Ryane7]

Should be fine if you used glass baffles and good silicone.

That plus low water level I wouldn't worry at all

 

[Devaji]

I also think you will be fine. not that I am an expert. I am thinking of doing the same but for a DT with just a center glass brace or one on each side of the tank. so wat you have you "should" be golden. just make sure the glass in not bowing the tank out.

 

[don_chuwish]

With my 40B sump the trim does a nice job of containing salt creep and splash. So although I agree you'd be fine structurally there are other benefits to having the trim. I even added a little extra taller walls (acrylic glued to the trim) around the area where the drains enter.