48x24 frame

[Panicked Reefer]

I am about to reseam a 120 and a 55g. I am concerned the frames will be unusable after I tear them down. Also, if im going through all the trouble to refinish these tanks i would prefer them to have new frames. Does anyone know where I can get a 48x24 frame for a 120g? I am able to get the smaller frame for the 55g from over the edge but they do not offer one wide enough for the 120. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Peace River]

FWIW, several years ago I rebuilt a 55g and ordered the top and bottom frames. When the frames arrived, they turned out to be close, but were a slightly different size. Thankfully I was able to use it on another tank later, but for that initial project it was a fail. Good luck with your adventure, but please know that the dimensions can vary even on commodity sized tanks.

 

[Panicked Reefer]

What did you end up doing with the 55 the frame did not fit on? I thought the 55 was going to be the easy one lol. The 55 in my new set up is going to be half fuge and the other half a cryptic sump remote from my traditional sump. I'm not as concerned with the fit and finish as I will be of the 120 display but if I'm going to do it I would like to do it right so I wanted to reframe that also.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I am about to reseam a 120 and a 55g. I am concerned the frames will be unusable after I tear them down. Also, if im going through all the trouble to refinish these tanks i would prefer them to have new frames. Does anyone know where I can get a 48x24 frame for a 120g? I am able to get the smaller frame for the 55g from over the edge but they do not offer one wide enough for the 120. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I sold frames at my LFS but they are easily released by cutting the silicone behind the frame with is spot siliconed and would make them salvageable.

 

[Peace River]

What did you end up doing with the 55 the frame did not fit on? I thought the 55 was going to be the easy one lol. The 55 in my new set up is going to be half fuge and the other half a cryptic sump remote from my traditional sump. I'm not as concerned with the fit and finish as I will be of the 120 display but if I'm going to do it I would like to do it right so I wanted to reframe that also.

I converted it into a grow-out tank (I was breeding a lot of fish at the time). The bottom frame was still in tact, and the top was broken. I built a wooden frame with a cross brace that held everything in place. It clearly wouldn't work as a display tank, but it worked for several years for it's function-only purpose. If I remember correctly I finally gave it away to someone needing a tank for a reptile.

 

[Peace River]

I sold frames at my LFS but they are easily released by cutting the silicone behind the frame with is spot siliconed and would make them salvageable.

I agree that you can usually release the frames with a flat knife, narrow putty knife, or similar, but I have also torn them up in the past so go slow and try not to force it. I usually figured out how much force was too much force just after I applied too much force! :oops:

 

[Panicked Reefer]

I sold frames at my LFS but they are easily released by cutting the silicone behind the frame with is spot siliconed and would make them salvageable.

I suppose I could paint the frames but I am worried they may be too brittle to succeed with that.

 

[Panicked Reefer]

I agree that you can usually release the frames with a flat knife, narrow putty knife, or similar, but I have also torn them up in the past so go slow and try not to force it. I usually figured out how much force was too much force just after I applied too much force! :oops:

Yeah, I'm that guy.

 

[Panicked Reefer]

Any recommendations on brand of silicone?