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WDKegge
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I have done it to two tanks that I have both had for over a year and never had any issues, here is a post I made awhile back on reddit on how I did it.
Here's a post from awhile back about it: I just went rimless on my 29 biocube, here's a list of things you'll need and how I did it.
-sharp box cutter
-loose razor blades
-high test fishing line
-some good gloves
-a mini hack saw
First thing you do is take the hack saw and make a vertical cut where the rim meets the back filtration area. Go slow as you cut, you'll know when you broke through the rim as it will kinda 'pop' through. Do this on both sides of the tank and then once in the front center of the tank. Next get your box cutter and run the blade under the rim on the outside of the tank, there's no such thing as overdoing this part as it will make the next step easier. After you feel you've cut enough of the Silicone holding the rim down, get your fishing line and cut a decent bit. Take the line and wrap it around your fingers (don't forget the gloves for this part or you will slice your fingers wide open.) hold it like you were going to floss your teeth.
Now wedge the fishing line in between the cut you made with the hacksaw and get it up under the rim. Now pulling back slightly on it pull the line back and forward, it will take a bit of work but eventually it will cut all the silicone and that section of the rim will pop right off! Repeat this for both sections. All that's left is scraping the leftover silicone off, grab a chair and go to town! Trust me when I say I wish I had done it sooner, it looks absolutely amazing. If you have any questions feel free to message me.
