How do you pull apart a fish tank?

[ReefUrchin]

I have been looking for a 40L and can not find one. I found a cracked 55 for $10 and was going to cut the glass down for a 40L and replace a panel. I belive the are all siliconed into the trim, right? Is there a way to actuall get them apart without breaking them?

If so, what special tools would I need or how do I go about doing it?

 

[Entropy]

Razor blade and elbow grease (a lot of both). The best is to use a flat blade razor (scraper) and remove all the inside silicone first. After that it is just a matter of digging out the silicone in the seams. What you are doing sounds like a lot of work and you will still not end up with the 40B since the 55g is not nearly as wide.

 

[rrasco]

Well, he didn't say 40B, he said 40L. The only one I ever saw I bought for $25 from someone getting out of the hobby. I like it because it has the same foot print as a 55 but is not as tall.

As for disassembly, very very carefully. Be careful removing the trim, the glass is not always polished under there, it can be jagged and/or sharp and could cut you.

 

[Neptunes World]

I need a 45 Long, and, the only one around is $100+. I offered the guy $45 but never heard from him. I already have a 35 running and working fine, so, this is more of a luxury than anything else. If I can Frankenstein one for $25 then so be it. A side panel and having the glass company snap the other pieces into 17" tall cant be that much?

Yea, would rather just buy a 40 long though.