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02/11/2014, 07:20 PM
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Clear or Black Silicone? I can't decide......
I am getting ready to buy an Aqueon 210 and I can't decide whether to get it with the standard clear silicone or to special order it with black silicone. Their is $140 difference from Aqueon, but not overly concerned with that.
I like the black I think and I think it would definitely hide algae build up over the years better I would think... What is everyone's opinion and if you have a tank with black silicone I would love to see a picture of it. |
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02/11/2014, 07:37 PM
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Black. The clear is nice for about a year. The black is also easier to see when you are scraping coraline up close.
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02/11/2014, 07:43 PM
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For sure black, I love the way it looks on my tank.
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02/11/2014, 07:47 PM
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Always bet on black.
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02/11/2014, 08:00 PM
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Clear we'll show green algae on it, the Black will not.
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02/11/2014, 08:02 PM
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Anyone know where you can purchase black?
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02/11/2014, 08:02 PM
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I would definitely say the black! Although I just bought one with clear I didn't have a choice otherwise I would have went the other route.
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02/11/2014, 08:04 PM
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Anyone know where I can buy black?
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02/11/2014, 08:07 PM
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02/11/2014, 08:08 PM
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Seems like black is the front runner so far
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02/11/2014, 08:17 PM
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No sorry, where can a guy buy black sola one silicone?
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02/11/2014, 08:23 PM
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You can order it on Amazon. All glass makes it. If you look at the package you will see the black box in the right upper corner
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02/11/2014, 08:42 PM
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I have had tanks with clear and black silicone. Black is my choice.
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02/11/2014, 08:44 PM
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I think black it is.
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02/11/2014, 09:31 PM
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Black here!
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02/11/2014, 09:37 PM
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I like my silicone like my heart....black!
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02/11/2014, 09:59 PM
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02/11/2014, 10:20 PM
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Black on reefs, clear on FW planted.
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02/12/2014, 02:02 AM
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Marineland Perfecto RR tanks are all black silicone now. They make a 220g which is basically same thing as Aqueon 210g.
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02/12/2014, 02:12 AM
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Yea black. With a painted black background, black stand with simple lines and a black canopy or light fixture. Simple, clean and modern.
Many here may not be AIO fans, but take a look at the NEW Red Sea Max 250L with black silicone. Sharp if you like a modern minimalist look. |
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02/12/2014, 07:47 AM
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02/12/2014, 09:58 AM
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My vote would have been for hot pink, but since you bafflingly limited the choices to black or clear I'd have to go with the former also.
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02/12/2014, 10:01 AM
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Love the look of black over clear. Clear silicone will usually turn greenish over a long period of time, and black hides gunk better.
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02/12/2014, 10:04 AM
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210 with black silicone officially ordered. Thanks for the feedback guys
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