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So I got a 55 gallon aquarium standard dimensions 48x12x13 i believe they are but this one is unusual it wasnt made with a center brace at all. But it was made for fish the glass is extremely thick not your usual 55 gallon this is 1/2" glass same as my 125 gallon. My question is could I go rimless on this since it doesnt have a brace anyways? I dont think I have to worry about it bowing since the thickness of glass what do you think?
 
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Are you talking about removing the existing rim brace? It's there for a reason, if the tank was shorter.. maybe, but the taller the tank.. the higher the risk. Rimless tanks are expensive for a reason!
 

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im pretty sure it will be fine, is there any type of euro bracing or anything at all around the top rim ??

usually the thicker the glass = less support the top needs
 

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I can tell you I'm in the process of purchasing a 36" x 20" x 20" and the manufacturer will not build rimless taller than 20".
 

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leave it on there.... although it is flimsy plastic it does serve a purpose and support it, believe it or not.... also the glass is most likely raw under there, that means sharp edges that will cut you....;)
 

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