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04/06/2008, 03:45 PM
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black background tank with black sand?
I have a new tank with a black background, would there be too much black with black sand?
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04/06/2008, 04:04 PM
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I think it would look cool. go for it!
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04/06/2008, 04:37 PM
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black sand
Hiya:
I have the exact same setup in 3 of my tanks, My Solana 34gal, my 35 gal hex as well as my 28 gal nano cube all of which have black backgrounds. I used Natures Ocean black sand, however note that black sand is never BLACK, but more of a really dark brown. Regards, Estefano |
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04/06/2008, 04:57 PM
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It's a matter of choice and what you are trying to create. I prefer white sand as it helps reflect the ligtht back up in the tank. I had a black background for years on my tank and one day decided to change it to blue. I have to admit the blue background really helped brighten the tank even more. The black background does conceal powerhead etc. I chose the brightness instead.
Once again it depends on what you are trying to achieve aesthetically. |
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04/06/2008, 06:25 PM
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I think it would be a very striking tank. I would personally love it. I think you should go for it, I really wish I would have gone with black sand (I also have a painted black background).
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04/06/2008, 06:28 PM
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anyone happen to have any pics with this combo?
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04/06/2008, 06:30 PM
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I have my tank setup that way, I am taking pics right now and will post them in a few minutes.
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04/06/2008, 06:34 PM
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Quote:
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04/06/2008, 06:36 PM
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Tried to take some good pics but I am not a photographer
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04/06/2008, 06:41 PM
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wow thats the whitest black sand i have seen. lol
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04/06/2008, 06:41 PM
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**** I am an idiot, I read black sand as black STAND lmfao
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04/06/2008, 06:41 PM
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I have a blue backround and a mixture of florida crushed coral and very fine pink and white live sand. works and looks great! plus like the other guy said it definitely brightens the tank......just my .02
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04/06/2008, 06:42 PM
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ummm, I was looking for black sand....
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04/06/2008, 07:00 PM
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Most people don't realize that large pieces of coral, which have been painted brown and attached to the skull by common wood screws, can make a child look like a deer. *Jack Handey |
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04/06/2008, 07:27 PM
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