G-1000 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi Everyone, What is the point for some tanks to have a black plastic trim around the 4 corners of the tank? Im sure it wouldnt be for structural reasons (well I dont think so anyway), is it for aesthetics and to make the tank more pleasant to look at or what? And can they be removed to paint the back panel etc... G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 It is purely for aesthetics....and to hide messy seams produced by "not-so-proud" tank makers. You can remove it for painting the back of your tank without affecting the tank structure. Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 It also protects the edges from damage. I prefer them. It hides the silicon and gives you somewhere to take an air line down the front of the tank if you want too. Also a great place to let the algae grow for you bristle nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wui39 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Like Ben I prefer them as they give you a little protection on the edges of the tank. If you have them, the tank will probably not look good without them so I would leave on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I like them. Protects the sharpish edges and makes your tank look better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I prefer my tanks nude However the last bloke I had make some tanks for me would not make them without the strips due to the 'corner protection' issue. He waffled on about some Aust standards etc and basically said if I didnt want them on there, I could remove them myself. I think my next tank will be a curved glass one, no need for strips at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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