Flourite Dark or Black?

[vthokie]

OK, I'm getting close to making a decision on my new substrate. I've narrowed it down to Flourite Dark and Flourite Black.

On the one hand, I like the Dark because it's more natural looking than black, but I've heard that it has a larger grain than the other Flourites. From what I've seen in pictures, the color looks a bit dull.

On the other hand, I like Black because of the contrast and what appears to be a finer grain size. But I don't find black to be very natural-looking.

Anyway, I know the final decision is mine, but I thought I would get some of your opinions before flipping a coin.

So, which one do you have, or which would you pick?

Thanks!

 

[Weather Loach]

Dark looks better with plants IMO

 

[Nue]

I like black, makes brighter colors look better. Honestly depends on the stock of fish for me.

 

[calivivarium1]

Flourite black

 

[mellowvision]

I prefer the black too... although I've really grown fond of my flourite black sand. it's great stuff.

 

[SMinNC]

Flourite Black Sand

Day 1

It has gotten a little darker. And I'm really starting to like it.

I was about to get around to new pics last night. But put some crushed oyster shell in a filter and made a nice white cloud. So my pic taking thought was canceled.

The corys seem to dig it too!

 

[timwag2001]

i flourite black in one shrimp tank and regular old flourite in another. the color contrast is a huge difference. i would go with black.

 

[vthokie]

I considered the black sand, but I was concerned about possible compaction. It looks a bit lighter in the pics than I expected. I'd like to see a more recent pic if you get a chance.

I'll be keeping a large school of tiger barbs, so I think the contrast with black would look very nice.

I'm still open to more comments & opinions. Thanks!

 

[Death Pony]

The black looks surprisingly natural. You can always do a layer of the flourite on the bottom and a layer of regular gravel on the top.

 

[mellowvision]

the flourite black sand gets firmer than say tahitian moon sand, but it's a nice level of compaction, and I like to use it thinner in the front when I can. plants seem to love it, and spread quickly in it, so I don't think it's an issue for the roots, nor for snails, and it stirs easily during vacs. also, the white dust seen in those photos above dissapates in short time, and returns when stirred, but only for a few moments.