once you go black you never go back?

[viperfish]

I agree with Delphinus, the contrast definitely makes a tank look classier with black silicone.

[spit.fire]

Originally Posted by Ryan

If its an "in between tank" then stop being so picky and just deal with a few scratches until you move.

I like DIY as much as the next guy but I also know when its time to just buy new instead of ghetto rigging something. The amount of work to swap in a new piece of glass justdoesnt make it worth while over buying a new one.

I figure make it look nice that way after I move I might just set it up as a freshwater tank full of cardinals and Plecos

Front glass is simple to replace, I figure 1hr tops to replace it with some fancy hammer work. 4hrs to do all 4 sides. I'm on a "budget" and if I buy a new tank, build a new stand, etc etc I won't have enough for the skimmer and LEDs I want

[spit.fire]

Originally Posted by Ryan

You realize to do this properly you will need to take the tank right apart and reseal the entire thing right. Silicone will not stick to dry silicone and eventually the tank will leave if you just do the front glass.

Yes I do, isn't the first tank I've done and won't be the last

[lockrookie]

Good on ya IMO I replaced a broken pane on my 180 and it was a huge price difference than buying new. As fr the topic I thought of going black but in the end I cover the corners in wood moulding so I dont see either of the clear or black. But I do agree the black looks nice. Always wondered what white would look like... I may test this out on my frag tank since I accidentally bought some

[spit.fire]

Black wins

I'm gonna start a tank journal for this one