Replacing a Top and Bottom Aquarium Frame Presented By Over The Edge and Aquariumframeswholesale.com 1 NOTE • Shown in the following guide are 2 methods to removing your old aquarium frame along with installing your new frame • The following 2 methods can be used separately or you can use a combination of both methods • Please read through this entire guide carefully before starting this process • Remember, the key to a successful aquarium frame replacement is PATIENCE • Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any damage that may occur to your tank or frame. This guide is designed for the sole purpose of assisting you in this process 2 Recommended Tools and Supplies • All purpose scraping tool • Hack Saw • Household Kitchen Knife • Box Cutter • Piece of hard wood approximately 1-2 feet long • Silicone • Replacement Frame 3 Removing Bottom Frame Method 1 • If replacing top and bottom, start with bottom frame • Flip tank over so bottom of tank is facing upwards 4 Removing Bottom Frame Method 1 • Using piece of wood, hit frame upwards on each corner, breaking it loose from the tank • Some frames may be more difficult to remove and may not come off as easily as shown here. • Patience is the key to not breaking the tank 5 Removing Bottom Frame Method 1 • After frame is broke loose from all corners, carefully remove the frame from the tank 6 Removing Bottom Frame Method 1 • Remove any existing silicone left over from previous frame. It is important to remove as much silicone as possible as to make it easier to install new frame • Be careful not to dig into any seams when removing the silicone 7 Installing Bottom Frame • Note: Installing Frame is the same process for both method 1 and method 2 • When installing the new bottom frame, apply the silicone to the lip of the frame as shown in the pictures 8 Installing Bottom Frame • Once silicone is applied to the frame, set the frame on the aquarium as shown here 9 Removing Top Frame Method 1 • When removing top frame, carefully hit corners of the frame upwards, breaking the frame loose from aquarium as shown for bottom frame. 10