jgf86123 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Ok, so as most of you know, I'm having a big problem with my new tank, I was a dumb sheet an skipped a step in putting everything together. Well, I've got a possible solution, and I would love some opinions on it. I've got a 40b by visio, with euro-brace, as you can see here: My question is, would it be ok if I removed the back euro-brace, temporarily, so I can put a 90 in that box? Getting the box off has so far been largely unsuccessful, aside from slicing my finger open with a piece of guitar string. I can fit a 90 in the space left if I remove that strip of bracing. It can be put back easily, its not a solid piece, so I won't be cutting anything, only removing the existing silicone and then siliconing it back into place as soon as I get the 90 glued into place. I can actually do this today and fix the problem permanently if its feasible. So, give me some opinions folks. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 if that black piece is removable already I would just cut away the clear acrylic over the box permanently and leave the rest of the tank in tact. Only cut as much as you have to so you still have at least a seam for the euro brace to still be somewhat effective. You need to be able to have access into the overflow anyway, just a good idea in case something happens later and you need back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 It's glass, other wise I would of already cut out a piece of it LOL That's the problem, its pretty thick glass an the only way to get it off is to cut the silicone sealing it into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 You know Brandon, sometimes you have some good ideas, I just realized I could remove that black piece thats covering the top of the box. DUHHHHH now to figure out a way to cut that acrylic without getting nasty gunk in the tank. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Hot knife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 I'd still have to remove the glass strip, but, having that piece out of the way would make cleaning that box really easy. And what is this hot knife you speak of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Do I got anymore advice before I proceed to do this tomorrow afternoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto826 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 be careful i would try a razor blade if you could less prying on the glass less chance of it breaking and good luck and drain some water so less pressure on the glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 thanks man, imma have to hit you up for some zoas one of these days lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 That makes two of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto826 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 who has zoas? i want some to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 You have rockin zoas, if you want, once you become a paid member of the club, we can get you in on the next Zoa Grow-out we do, where we pool our money and purchase some really really rare zoas, grow em out, and then divide em amongst those who paid in. Unfortunately, it is limited to paid club members only, but, its just one of the many benefits of being a paid member lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 oh no.....you sound like me.... Hi, my name is CA2OR and I am an addict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Eric, I think we need to introduce him to your good friend and soon to be my good friend, Mr. Vivid Aquariums LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Agreed. Speaking of which I hear they have some secret pieces there. Might have to make a call here shortly and see if I can pry some info out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 L:et me know what you find out, if its feasible, meaning if Jess agrees to it, I might go in with you on a buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Shall do. I usually get some pretty good hook up's as I have had a LOT of interaction with Vivid in the last 5 years that I have been a customer. Dude, I can't even go down to CA without visiting them, Mystic, and Global....just to list a few. For those of you who aren't aware of Mystic....let me just say you are probably missing out as they have a very nice SPS selection, but of course I am in it for the zoa's. But no body, and I mean NOBODY touches Global for selection. Their store is about the size of a football field....no BS. I will snap some pic's on my next trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 When we make a trip down there, you're gonna have to give me your list of favored stores for me to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 It's going to be long. To get an idea of how our store selection is down there to here go to this site http://www.zoyzoy.com/aquarium/aquariumstoresmap.php and enter 91724 where it asks for location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Then enter 97007 and see the difference of registered stores. Keep in mind....that is only the registered one's....there are tons more that I can list off for you. I can also tell you most of the one's to avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Jesu Cristo, make me a list of the better ones then, say half a dozen stores that are just can't miss gotta see stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 See now you did it....I started looking at the list again and now I want to go home and do some shopping again.DOH! Thanks alot(enforcer)....I am going to be sleeping on the couch for a month nowDOH! and my back just stopped hurting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Ive been on the couch for the last 2 months since the tank crashed an I lost her fish lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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