So I will try to share what i'm trying to do, keep in mind this might be lengthy.
Here is the same tank I am getting, however, without the dividers and a divided section for the inflow. I would like to make my tank look exactly like this one.
Here is the tank that I will be getting. Notice the black covering on the left, there is a glass divider used to hold the oddly placed intake. In the main part of the aquarium, 2 dividers are used to make 3 different sections. A picture of that is below
And here is a mock up
I don't think I will have an issue with removing the 2 glass dividers. However, I am a bit worried about that glass divider for the inflow. Would it be better to keep that? I would much rather have tank space. So theoretically I should be able to remove it and make it look just like the other tank as well?
Here is a video of the intake divider. I was thinking of removing the glass divider then adding a cap to the PVC pipe and poke some holes through it so it can take in water.
Now, I am also interested in removing this:
It is a black covering. I believe it is removable but it appears siliconed to the glass tank. My biggest concern is,
Can I remove the silicone from the glass without scratching the glass? Every video i've seen on removing silicone applied objects from glass involved a razorblade. Doesn't that risk scratching the tank? What's the safest way to avoid this if possible.
Thanks. I will be covering this as I go. One of my first interesting projects.