UNS Reef Tank Black Background

kylemc447 · Oct 30, 2025

recently got a UNS R150 Shallow. Love the rimless tanks my last tank was a deep blue (years ago) and I love the look of the clear background. I know it’s a matter of preference some prefer the clear backgrund, some the Black, and some I’ve seen with a Blue background. Now, I’ve seen people remove the black background on RedSea tanks as I think it’s just vinyl? But I believe the UNS reef tanks are painted?

Curious if anyone has attempted removing the black background on the UNS tanks? How to even approach it if it is in fact painted? Or am I just thinking about an idea thank will regret trying to get it off, not being successful, or worse damaging the tank/ not being able to make a clean finish.

I appreciate any insights, comments, suggestions, feedback.

Cheers!

Fish Fan · Oct 30, 2025

Congrats on the new tank! If it's vinyl it will peel off easily, it it's paint just scrape it with a razor blade

Good luck!

UNS_Parker · Oct 31, 2025

kylemc447 said:
recently got a UNS R150 Shallow. Love the rimless tanks my last tank was a deep blue (years ago) and I love the look of the clear background. I know it’s a matter of preference some prefer the clear backgrund, some the Black, and some I’ve seen with a Blue background. Now, I’ve seen people remove the black background on RedSea tanks as I think it’s just vinyl? But I believe the UNS reef tanks are painted?

Curious if anyone has attempted removing the black background on the UNS tanks? How to even approach it if it is in fact painted? Or am I just thinking about an idea thank will regret trying to get it off, not being successful, or worse damaging the tank/ not being able to make a clean finish.

I appreciate any insights, comments, suggestions, feedback.

Cheers!

It is black paint, not a vinyl background, so it will be more difficult to remove than other tanks on the market.