Fluval Evo 13.5: Anyone remove the honeycomb trim for a rimless look?

[AVReefer]

I am thinking about getting the Fluval Evo 13.5 as my next tank but I'm a big proponent of rimless. This tank is so close to being perfect for a rimless setup in that size range, except is has this ugly honeycomb trim around the top of the tank. Has anyone tried to remove this trim? I saw the tank in person at an LFS but it looked pretty well attached to the glass. I'd be interested to see if anyone has had luck with this endeavor.

[dandelion]

I read somewhere on this forum that you can get a razor blade to scrape them off.

[AVReefer]

I read somewhere on this forum that you can get a razor blade to scrape them off.

 

Thanks!

[allenspidey]

Mine has started rubbing off on it's own just from cleaning. My guess is that it would come of quite easily.

[ninjamyst]

You can scrape it off. I used inTank diamond scraper thing but I am sure a razor will work just fine.

 

I recommend ditching the built in light and hood completely for true rimless look and get a Nanobox Tide =P.

 

[AVReefer]

Hey I was hoping you'd show up! I saw your tank on Dave's IG and I thought it was the Evo 13.5 but I wasn't 100% sure. Awesome tank! That's def the way I would go. I have a Tide Mini M on my 7g cube right now and I love it.

 

How do you like that setup so far?

 

You can scrape it off. I used inTank diamond scraper thing but I am sure a razor will work just fine.

 

I recommend ditching the built in light and hood completely for true rimless look and get a Nanobox Tide =P.