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vancetish
08-04-2003, 1:02 PM
ive never had black gravel, i was thinking of getting the really fine substrate gravel in black, does any1 know if it tends to turn brown from algea growth?
it doesn't matter what color gravel you have..if conditions are such to allow brown algae..the gravel will go brown. (unless also you don't have little critters eating it up)
Hebdizzle
08-04-2003, 3:56 PM
I have black sand, does that count?
I haven't noticed any discoloration of the sand, but then again maybe I don't have diatoms in my tank (high lighting levels)
The only thing bad about black gravel is that most everything shows up on it, the slightest little turd to any uneaten food.
Aaron
125gJoe
08-04-2003, 6:49 PM
Dark gravels and sand give the best contrast. This helps to bring out the colors of fish and plants. Also, IMO, black backgrounds look the best...
Color won't matter much when it comes to algae problems.
Hebdizzle
08-04-2003, 6:52 PM
I have a black trimmed aquarium, black sand and a black background :) looks pretty sweet
Maybe I'll take some pics soon
vancetish
08-05-2003, 8:25 AM
yeh i didnt think here would be any issues , except for the turds/uneaten food. thanks everyone.
i am starting a 12 gallon tank in a dorm room in nyc. i ve had big tanks 75- 125 gals my whole life, freshwater and marine, but havent had any in the last 3 years bc f college. im excited to start this one.