Kotobuki progre 900l

[kenji.hiramoto]

Hi my name is kenji I have this idea of this 900l kotobuki aquarium with plastic frame on top and bottom side

Which i was thinking to remove it and drill a hole on it and make it an overflow type tank

Which I am wondering if anyone here had done taking off the plastic "frames i guess" and if its possible to be done or not.

Hope to here great answers reply to my topic btw this is the aquarium I am talking about

Thank you very much

 

[kenji.hiramoto]

Btw if this is the wrong place for my topic please do move it to the right thread

Sorry and thanks in advance

 

[Davesgt]

Welcome to R2R! Very cool idea, Im sure if you looked through our awesome DIY threads you might stumble across some answer that might help.

 

[kenji.hiramoto]

Wow what a fast reply thanks
I got caught on the plastic problem that i need to remove before opening holes in it
But since Im new to this thing I am somewhat worried that it would damage my aquarium

 

[Davesgt]

Thank you, we try to help anyone with a question here no matter how small or big. Im no expert at this subject but I do know depending on what size tank, and how thick the glass is that removing the rim is possible. Also the rim serves as a structure support so it could effect how sturdy the tank is with water in it.

 

[kenji.hiramoto]

My tank is a 157L glass tank round corners I thinks its about 90x45x45 or 90x60x60 dont know which one hehehe I examined the frames on top its just as it sits on top like a deco or something
Btw I live in japan so measurements a bit messy here hhehehe

 

[Davesgt]

No problem lol. id say that would be around 40 US gallons. I don't think I would risk the trim removal, due to a lot of the 40 Gallon tanks I see already have problems with front panels being a little flimsy! I would still do a little research just to make sure. If rimless runover is what you want, id check out or sponsor Zeroedge who has some amazing setups. Hope I could help a little.

 

[kenji.hiramoto]

Well I am planning to buy a 1200l tank i thinks it in around 120x?x? Not yet sure of the size but I wanted to try it on my 900 and yet thinking since i can use my 900 for a sump since its big enough to fit almost everything for a sump thats my one most problem I am facing right now hehehe

 

[Davesgt]

lol I understand, well whatever you decide keep us posted and snap some pics whenever possible.

 

[kenji.hiramoto]

What could you advice for my problem? Should I overflow my current tank or use it as a sump if i would buy a new one

Buying new one is @ 70% rate at now just need to save some up for new lighting and other equipments

 

[Davesgt]

well If your getting a new tank soon Id say make an awesome sump to fit your needs, at that size you could do a awesome setup.

 

[kenji.hiramoto]

Nice thanks for the advices please expect more questions to come hehehehe btw here is a pic of my tank
Current pics not yet been taken but surely will post soon

 

[Davesgt]

No problem, and feel free to view our member tanks threads and maybe these will give you ideas on your future or current build, glad to have you at R2R

 

[kenji.hiramoto]

Heres my current set guys please ID THE 2nd pic dont know what it is hehehe

 

[rip]

Looks like cynaria or scolima