So the tank I was getting that was supposed to be a biocube 29 is actually a redsea 34.

Scratched rather heavily and missing the hood. Does anyone know if I can remove the rim on this thing permenantly? Is it structurally neccessary once the hood etc are gone?

I already foamed the back wall and am debating on attempting some scratch removal.

Leaving for home depot shortly to get some plywood to modify my old stand as its about 4" to shallow for this tank.

Good times I imagine it will have water by late tonight or tomorrow.