replacing trim on 180gal.

marvelousone · Dec 7, 2014

I just pick up a 180gal. The trim is ugly and on one side it is missing. Has anyone replace trim with wood molding or something else. Any Ideas would be appreciated.

reefwiser · Dec 8, 2014

You can pick up a frame here.
Over The Edge- Wholesale Aquarium Tank Frames, Aquarium Trim, Aquarium Frames, Aquarium Rims, Aquarium Molding, Aquarium Lighting, and Iron Stands

jgalen0025 · Dec 8, 2014

I hate to burst your bubble but the trim is usually really hard to get off with out ruining the glass and I would also do a leak test before going to all that trouble. The only reason I say that is because if there is missing trim it is most likely that they tried to remove it to fix or reseal the tank. The best person to answer your question is uncle06, as he is an expert.

EricB · Dec 8, 2014

I replaced the trim on my old 125 once. With a little careful work with a razor blade it came off pretty easily. I just ordered the replacement trim through a LFS . The tank ran fine after the swap.

marvelousone · Dec 8, 2014

reefwiser said:
You can pick up a frame here.
Over The Edge- Wholesale Aquarium Tank Frames, Aquarium Trim, Aquarium Frames, Aquarium Rims, Aquarium Molding, Aquarium Lighting, and Iron Stands

ok I will check here

marvelousone · Dec 8, 2014

jgalen0025 said:
I hate to burst your bubble but the trim is usually really hard to get off with out ruining the glass and I would also do a leak test before going to all that trouble. The only reason I say that is because if there is missing trim it is most likely that they tried to remove it to fix or reseal the tank. The best person to answer your question is uncle06, as he is an expert.

I am to reseal it. the trim can off on its on and more is loose. I can get it off just want It to look nice after I reseal it.

marvelousone · Dec 8, 2014

EricB said:
I replaced the trim on my old 125 once. With a little careful work with a razor blade it came off pretty easily. I just ordered the replacement trim through a LFS . The tank ran fine after the swap.

ok I will check my lfs. thanks

JMSKI333 · Dec 8, 2014

I don't see why you cant build your own trim. Just as long as it is tight to the glass and strong, it will serve the same purpose. Might be an opportunity to try something crazy.

marvelousone · Dec 10, 2014

JMSKI333 said:
I don't see why you cant build your own trim. Just as long as it is tight to the glass and strong, it will serve the same purpose. Might be an opportunity to try something crazy.

Thanks

toliy · Dec 3, 2023

jgalen0025 said:
I hate to burst your bubble but the trim is usually really hard to get off with out ruining the glass and I would also do a leak test before going to all that trouble. The only reason I say that is because if there is missing trim it is most likely that they tried to remove it to fix or reseal the tank. The best person to answer your question is uncle06, as he is an expert.

Uncle06, I have a question for you. I have a 180 gallon fish tank, that needs the top trim replaced. Where can I order one ? I tried 3 local fish stores and they said they can’t get it for me. Thank you!

toliy · Dec 3, 2023

EricB said:
I replaced the trim on my old 125 once. With a little careful work with a razor blade it came off pretty easily. I just ordered the replacement trim through a LFS . The tank ran fine after the swap.

Hi Eric, I know this been a while ago. But how much all the LFS in my area, say they can’t order me the trim? I have a 180 tank I bought that needs a new top one and now I can’t find a trim anywhere