Would you do Black or Clear silicon on your new tank?

[sphelps]

Just took these 5 min ago




And this was it in it's last location

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by ScubaSteve

My stand is black. I have clear silicone on the tank that is there already. I don't like this particular silicone on the tank because it looks like crap. It's a pretty poorly made tank (I didn't make it ). Crappy tank aside, the clear isn't all that bad on the black stand though the seams are looking a bit grungy.

Frig, I can't make up my mind. Anyone have a good pick of their tank (hopefully rimless) that could sway me in either direction?

Here is my 116 gal, my 46 gal frag tank and a 126 all with black silicone.

[Wayne]

I really like the look of black silicone and looking at The Grizz's tank I think you should be sold!

[The Grizz]

I need to get some better pics when the tanks are clean

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by ScubaSteve

Black is a bit more in your face and really frames stuff... Hmmm...

Exactly what I used to think. And it's true. I just realized after trying clear again that I liked not having things framed. For me the black was a bit distracting. Mine also doesn't get that dirty. My Kole is always grazing it madly.

[wickedfrags]

long term, black silicone is best

short term, clear is best...

[mseepman]

My new tank (although it's just sitting in a box right now) is all black.

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by mseepman

My new tank (although it's just sitting in a box right now) is all black.

How do you see the fish if your tank is all black?

[jostafew]

Black all the way! Clear is tough to keep looking good without constantly scrubbing it, and then you're probably damaging the silicone. Also, I doubt they put UV stabilizers in the clear silicone so the MH lighting will break it down somewhat over time (black is immune as it is not transparent).