I found an aquarium on the street with damaged rims but flawless glass. The plastic frame was badly cracked on the top and bottom so I removed it all. It never had a cross brace.
I'm looking for some help from experienced DIYers about ways to make it more structurally sound while hopefully maintaining the rimless look. I wouldn't be as worried and would leave it as is if it were shorter or smaller in general.
The specs are 36"x10"x16" (LxWxH), about 25 gallons (91.44 x 25.4 x 40.64 cm and 94.4 liters). The glass is 1/4" thick but looks to be 1/16" on just the two small sides.
I know real rimless aquariums are usually made of thicker glass. Would reinforcing the corners and adding a cross brace be sufficient? I've thought about adding perimeter bracing, eurobrace, but I'm not sure about making holes for the inlet/outlet and heater cord.
What would you do to make sure it will be safe?
I will appreciate any and all suggestions. Thank you in advance!
I'm looking for some help from experienced DIYers about ways to make it more structurally sound while hopefully maintaining the rimless look. I wouldn't be as worried and would leave it as is if it were shorter or smaller in general.
The specs are 36"x10"x16" (LxWxH), about 25 gallons (91.44 x 25.4 x 40.64 cm and 94.4 liters). The glass is 1/4" thick but looks to be 1/16" on just the two small sides.
I know real rimless aquariums are usually made of thicker glass. Would reinforcing the corners and adding a cross brace be sufficient? I've thought about adding perimeter bracing, eurobrace, but I'm not sure about making holes for the inlet/outlet and heater cord.
What would you do to make sure it will be safe?
I will appreciate any and all suggestions. Thank you in advance!
