where can i get the black edge on a tank??

[michaeltwana]

i am thinking of doing a DIY glass tank do i need the plastic edging that comes on the commercially manufactured tanks???if so where can i get that?

thanks as always

 

[Aqua Keepers]

I have co0ntacted both all glass and perfecto on this. You have to go through an LFS. It costs them too much to ship to individuals, but they'll ship it to the store when the store orders their inventory. Gonna cost me $25 for bottom trim on my 125. Gimmie a minute and I'll see what LFS.

 

[Rhodophyta]

Re: where can i get the black edge on a tank??

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8467411#post8467411 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by michaeltwana
i am thinking of doing a DIY glass tank do i need the plastic edging that comes on the commercially manufactured tanks???if so where can i get that?

thanks as always

You can build a frameless glass tank. You don't need the plastic frame. While vacationing in Europe last summer, I saw hundreds of aquariums, but only two had any plastic frame. It wasn't popular. They apparently like to be able to inspect the silicone seams (makes a lot of sense) and their stands and canopies have a lip that protects the tank edges a lot better than thin weak plastic pretends to.

The frame lets you use glass pieces with seamed (razor sharp) imperfect edges. The frame makes it easier to put the tank together, serving as a templet to hold the pieces in place.

 

[Ehgemus]

Glasscages.com

 

[Aqua Keepers]

petland is the LFS I'm ordering through