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09-10-2011, 05:04 AM
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Can't decide whether to go with a black or blue background. Opinions pls!!
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09-10-2011, 06:47 AM
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Neither, do a diorama behind the tank. This link shows basic procedure, for freshwater, but can easily be adapted for a SW scene.
http://www.glaucus.org.uk/CB1.htm ...now you can go multi colour...
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09-10-2011, 07:01 AM
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I personally like black because it show the colors of fish and coral much better then blue. My 167 gal is blue & I don't like it at all, my other 2 tanks are black, one with white sand the other with black. I think I prefer the black sand as well.
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09-10-2011, 07:27 AM
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Have you considered a mirror? That's my one regret with my tank... I wish I would have gone with a mirror instead of black acrylic on the back plane.
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09-10-2011, 03:52 PM
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I've got a 45g that has a mirrored back and it does look pretty cool (the finish/coating whatever you want to call it is peeling a little though, but its not too noticeabl, especially since its in my brothers living room)
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09-10-2011, 04:02 PM
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Black will always show sand particle in the water.
Blue will at least be calming if you choose a lighter color blue. Black does add depth to the tank.
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