rimless or braced

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  1. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    So I'm building a 37 gallon cube and i am done the caulking and have done a leak test. I used 9.5 mm shatter proof glass and have some eurobracing.. however after looking at some tanks online I really like the rimless look. Do you think this glass is thick enough to go rimless? I had less then 1mm of bowing with out it on. My only concern with rimless is having jumpers. Would it still look good with a glass or eggcrate lid sitting just inside the tank on some acrylic elbows to hold it up?
     
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  3. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    So i put on the bracing (in this case its really more like trim) and filled it no problems, mind you I also filled it with out the bracing, and there were no problems there either, as you can see in these pictures, I did a nice job I think on the trim, but, I still think rimless would be more appealing. any thoughts?
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  5. pgoodsell

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    I like the rimless look better.
     
  6. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    me too, you think 3/8" shatter proof is thick enough on 37 gallons? I think it would be, I'm just looking for reassurance lol