Can I remove just this

[Sid996]

Hi folks

I have a 220L tank and I would like to put a HOB protein skimmer on it but it has a 3inch glass rim !

Would I get away with just removing one end of it see picture I've put a X on the bit , or is this structural ??

Cheers

 

[Reef Jedi]

I wouldn’t remove it, it’s there for a reason. Why do a hob and not put in the sump?

 

[Sid996]

I wouldn’t remove it, it’s there for a reason. Why do a hob and not put in the sump?

No sump , running a canister

 

[RedReefer]

I wouldn't remove it if it was my tank. Looks like a cross brace...

 

[Privateye]

I would ask the manufacturer personally. If they tell you in writing that it's fine to remove it, then you have your bases covered if it goes wrong. Plus they would be likely to know.

 

[fishface NJ]

I would not remove it

 

[Evil1]

If you do decide to remove the glass piece I would get a piece of acrylic same thickness as the piece you are removing with the profile of the HOB skimmer cut in it and silicone it back in place so that if it is structural it’s covered.

 

[Sid996]

Thanks everyone, I'm gonna leave it not worth the danger. Could do without 200 odd litres of salt water going all over living room