Black vs. Blue Backgrounds

[fsn77]

I prefer black, but once the coralline algae takes off, it's doesn't really matter unless you're willing to keep the back of the tank clean.

 

[cecho]

I prefer Black however, i have dark purple almost blue in color background. Its the vinyl used to make signs, my dad had a whole role laying around after using it to make our sign for the boat. Its pretty easy to put on and if you ever want to change all you have to do is peel it off and put whatever you want. The dark purple looks almost identical to the open ocean from when I dive. I will be changing it to black since i just got the pre-skimmer box for the remora skimmer and its just ugly. So make sure that with the color u go with it wont make any equipment stick out.
-Chris

 

[Catpicklesdog]

Lazy lol. I painted mine when I converted the tank from cichlid to marine so it was empty and easy to move. 5 coats of Ronseal Black tile paint with a gloss roller did the trick

I wish it was laziness lol. It's a 5ft tank and it took 3 of us to lift just the tank let alone the stand as well. Even when empty it's impossible for me to move it on my own.

I'll just learn to love the blue!