What do you think of black background and gravel?
- Thread starter ghart999
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I have a black background with normal coloured gravel, I'm quite happy with the effect. I think it helps to show up the colours of the fish too. I'd say, if that's the look you want, go for it. Personally I prefer a slightly more natural look (live plants, driftwood, naturally coloure gravel) but the all black look should be good too!
Actually I just put in some black gravel/sand and just LOVE it. It looks very cool and really makes the live green plants sing. I don't have a black background however, I fear it might make the tank too dark. I have positioned all my cords and such behind plants and driftwood - my walls are white/cream. All in all, the tank look light and bright even with my black sand.
Cathy
Cathy
I think it would look good. My 5 gallon has a black background and black gravel and the plants, driftwood, and betta just pop right out.
Fish in aquariums (like in the wild) will camouflage with their surroundings. This is based on gravel and your background. From what I have observed, fish will become a lighter, less vibrant color when there is lighter gravel and a lighter background. When there is darker background and darker gravel, the fish are a darker more vibrant color.
Beblondie-
Any reason the water level is low on your tank? Might get less of a "Babbling Brook" sound effect from the filter is level is higher.
Tank looks Great!
Any reason the water level is low on your tank? Might get less of a "Babbling Brook" sound effect from the filter is level is higher.
Tank looks Great!
