looking for plastic tank trim

[mfinn]

I'm building a small ( 50+ gallons) out of glass and would like to find something I can use for bottom trim, maybe even the top.
Anyone have a link or a idea?

 

[nixer]

for show or would it be structural(i.e. like is standard aquariums?

 

[mfinn]

Only for show

 

[mfinn]

I know the trend these days is rimless, but I want the option up front, to go with a rim.
The glass is being cut now and will be shipped next week. I have my RTV 103 and hopefully be building it next weekend.

 

[nixer]

you might want to check out some of the plastic shapes out now. perhaps troylee will chime in with his vast plastics knowledge

 

[ficklefins]

If it is just for appearance why not make it out of wood? You could even find some crown molding from a hardware store that may suit your needs.

 

[shred5]

Glass cages sells some sizes..

Some lfs can order them from their tank manufacturers.

These guys do to:
ALL Aquarium Wholesale USA & CANADA
Never ordered from them so i can not say how good they are.

I agree with the above. If its not structural just build one out of wood. It will look nicer.

Dave Polzin

 

[mfinn]

If it is just for appearance why not make it out of wood? You could even find some crown molding from a hardware store that may suit your needs.

I made several tanks in the late 80's that had rimless tops, but I did put a wood band at the bottom.
This is a very good option to consider.
There is a lumber store near me that specializes in exotic wood.
Hmm, might have to pay them a visit.

 

[mfinn]

Glass cages sells some sizes..

Some lfs can order them from their tank manufacturers.

These guys do to:
ALL Aquarium Wholesale USA & CANADA
Never ordered from them so i can not say how good they are.

I agree with the above. If its not structural just build one out of wood. It will look nicer.

Dave Polzin

I did contact GC and they do have plastic rim (the same as on my 240), but I'm not thrilled with their shipping quote of $28 for $16 worth of trim.

 

[Hahnmeister]

Elgin Molded Plastics, New Berlin/Milwaukee Wisconsin was the supplier for All-Glass/Aquarian tanks last time I checked. They make it all...

 

[chances14]

Elgin Molded Plastics, New Berlin/Milwaukee Wisconsin was the supplier for All-Glass/Aquarian tanks last time I checked. They make it all...

i doubt that they would sell you an individual frame. you would need to buy a ton of trim to make it worthwhile for them to run it on their presses

another place that sells trim is [url]http://www.aquariumframeswholesale.com/[/URL]