De - rimming biocube

[reefkeep66]

Hello all, I decided to de - rim my biocube on this peaceful Saturday. Just finished up and it only took me around 1 1/2 hours. Despite all the negative comments and people saying it took them 3 hours +, I have to say that was one of the easiest DIY (If you consider this a diy project) I I have ever done. Made the cuts, and cut the silicone and and I was done! Before:

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[reefkeep66]

During:

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alt="" /> After. Just have to finish cleaning her up. Will post some more pictures when it's done and I mount the light!

 

[franciscosalazar]

I've wanted to do the same but scared of it "bowing" then rupturing... I don't know if that's possible though...

 

[reefkeep66]

I was worried about the same thing but I think the most dangerous part is removing the rim haha. Filled it back up with water, so far so good. Not bowing. I think because it's one complete piece instead of multiple pieces and it's s size it should be safe. Looks 10x better imo.

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[j_b_]

Going to need a bit larger pic to really get a feel for how it looks. :shades: Appears it cleaned up pretty decent. :up:

 

[reefkeep66]

Yeah my phone either makes the pictures way too big or small. I'll put another up when I get home! I like the way it turned out though!!

 

[jpines]

Looks sweet!

 

[reefkeep66]

So as it turns out, the last little bit of silicone is pretty frustrating to remove. Any suggestions besides razer blading the heck out of it? Here's the tank today

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[mattgee87]

i used a dremel with a wire wheel

 

[reefkeep66]

Didn't scratch the glass?