Need Help Removing Aquarium Glass Panel

[tygger]

Working on a different project not related to my reef tank. I'm trying to remove the bottom glass panel from a Aqueon glass tank. I thought it was held together by silicone, but it appears to be cemented together. I've gone through a bunch of razor blades trying to saw the adhesive away, but barely making any progress. Any ideas on how to remove the panel? I've tried applying acetone, thinking it might be some type of cyanoacrylate, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Any ideas?

 

[on the spot]

try a Japanese saw?

 

[918ReefCpl]

Maybe something like this.

https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...4Xxx-8oQ607CfA_jXNp3TiQ83jA9E4F0aAv_7EALw_wcB

Windshield replacement companies use a similar product to slice thru the sealant used on automotive windshields.

 

[Apotack]

Caulk remover saves a lot of won’t

 

[tygger]

A razor blade barely fit between the panels. I ended up just breaking the glass since I didnt need the bottom. After that, the glass shards seemed to just pull away. Thanks all

 

[gandalfdgrey]

Too late, but maybe for next time. Try and use a piece of fishing tackle to cut through the sealant between the glass.

 

[treesprite]

A razor blade barely fit between the panels. I ended up just breaking the glass since I didnt need the bottom. After that, the glass shards seemed to just pull away. Thanks all

I had the same problem with a 10g Aqueon tank a few years ago. I bought them just to us the glass for something else, since the tank's were on sale for $10 (cheaper than buying glass pieces). I guess Aqueon is unsure of its ability to properly use silicone.