Blue background

gfox2 · 11/17/2013, 08:23 PM

Who out there likes the blue background for there reef?

Twistofer · 11/17/2013, 09:07 PM

I do.

cloak · 11/17/2013, 09:21 PM

I don't.

Black is cool...

mark54321 · 11/17/2013, 10:18 PM

I had black in my last two tanks, this one is blue, like it so much better then black.

gfox2 · 11/17/2013, 10:27 PM

Anyone have any pics?

Andy_B · 11/17/2013, 10:39 PM

I prefer black for reef tanks (or possibly a very dark blue).

koocmada · 11/18/2013, 08:03 AM

Blue backgrounds are the overwhelming winner for me. I've had both in the past, black always looked good to me in all the awesome builds I see on Reef Central but never looked good in mine for some reason 8).

koocmada · 11/18/2013, 08:08 AM

Heres the blue in my new mr aqua 17 I started a few days ago. And yes the light is going to upgrade along with the addition of more rock.

gfox2 · 11/18/2013, 09:08 AM

It does look good.I have had fish only tanks that were acrylic with blue background but never a reef.I think right now if I went with blue it would be a darker blue.Tough choice

nmbeg · 11/18/2013, 09:51 AM

Dark blue for the win.

cakemanPA · 11/18/2013, 10:12 AM

Black for me. I don't dislike the blue. I just think the black works better.

cloak · 11/18/2013, 04:27 PM

I'm not really sure if this really applies to saltwater tanks, but black on black is off the hook... JMO.

(black substrate, black background, black rim, black trim)

duperdave · 11/18/2013, 06:02 PM

Mines blue

mayjong · 11/18/2013, 06:37 PM

it doesn't matter, it will be purple if you have the tank long enough....

treetopflyn · 11/18/2013, 06:47 PM

I had blue on my last tank. I have black on my current tank. I will never have black again. Blue is soooooo much nicer.

treetopflyn · 11/18/2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mayjong

it doesn't matter, it will be purple if you have the tank long enough....

Not if you keep the back clean. My tank has been setup over a year now.

JRR1285 · 11/18/2013, 06:51 PM

Every time I go to the LFS I forget to get a background for my tank. It's been over a year now lol

Will probably go with dark blue or black.

campos · 11/18/2013, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treetopflyn

Not if you keep the back clean. My tank has been setup over a year now.

Wait until it's been 5 or 10 years then you'll see

treetopflyn · 11/18/2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by campos

Wait until it's been 5 or 10 years then you'll see

Won't matter. I have been keeping reef tanks for 20+ years and I have always kept all glass free of algae and coraline. I hate both so they are removed. I typically clean the back glass every 3-4 weeks. The other 3 sides are cleaned every 3 days.

mpeaden2 · 11/18/2013, 08:22 PM

Black gives more depth and dimension to me.

ChrisColumbus · 11/18/2013, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayjong

it doesn't matter, it will be purple if you have the tank long enough....

Sorry not to get off topic here but mayjong how long did it take for your back to look like that. Very beautiful.

gfox2 · 11/18/2013, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treetopflyn

Not if you keep the back clean. My tank has been setup over a year now.

Good job on keeping the back clean and also nice looking tank.My upgrade from my 60 cube is going to be a DSA 105.Someone pointed out to me on another site by having a black overflow and blue background does not look good IHO.

treetopflyn · 11/18/2013, 09:06 PM

Thanks. Yeah I can see where that would look very strange. I have the Monti growing on mine now but might be removing soon. Still not sure I like the it.

Good_GReef · 11/18/2013, 10:06 PM

Petco keeps the blue/black reversible paper for cheap on the roll, like 2 bucks a foot i think. Now your making me wonder if i should try the blue out for a day...

rovster · 11/18/2013, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cloak

I'm not really sure if this really applies to saltwater tanks, but black on black is off the hook... JMO.

(black substrate, black background, black rim, black trim)

Murdered out FTW!

11/17/2013, 08:23 PM	#1
gfox2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 316	Blue background Who out there likes the blue background for there reef?

11/17/2013, 09:07 PM	#2
Twistofer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 371	I do. __________________ See what is; See what is not; Find the True Way ...The Buddha Current Tank Info: 120 gal New Build Coming Soon

11/17/2013, 10:18 PM	#4
mark54321 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 2,040	I had black in my last two tanks, this one is blue, like it so much better then black. __________________ ############## ______MARK_______ ##############

11/18/2013, 06:02 PM	#13
duperdave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fredericksburg, VA Posts: 283	Mines blue __________________ 55 gal.dt 20gal.sump.aquaeruousa 135 protien skimmer ,hydor 725 gph return,2-hydor 600 gph , and1 tunze 6045 mechanically adjustable circulating pumps, 65 lb liverock ,2AI hydra lights ,jbj ato Sq

11/18/2013, 06:47 PM	#15
treetopflyn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,580	I had blue on my last tank. I have black on my current tank. I will never have black again. Blue is soooooo much nicer. __________________ 105 Gallon Reef Savvy (48"x 24"X 21") Glass Holes overflow, 29G sump, Mag 12 return, Reef Octopus 150, 2- Jebo WP-25s, Phosoban reactor, 2 Ai Sol Blue's controlled by Reef Angle Controller.

11/17/2013, 09:21 PM	#3
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I don't. Black is cool...

11/17/2013, 10:27 PM	#5
gfox2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 316	Anyone have any pics?

11/17/2013, 10:39 PM	#6
Andy_B Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 48	I prefer black for reef tanks (or possibly a very dark blue).

11/18/2013, 08:03 AM	#7
koocmada Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 60	Blue backgrounds are the overwhelming winner for me. I've had both in the past, black always looked good to me in all the awesome builds I see on Reef Central but never looked good in mine for some reason 8).

11/18/2013, 09:08 AM	#9
gfox2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 316	It does look good.I have had fish only tanks that were acrylic with blue background but never a reef.I think right now if I went with blue it would be a darker blue.Tough choice

11/18/2013, 09:51 AM	#10
nmbeg Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 894	Dark blue for the win.

11/18/2013, 10:12 AM	#11
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	Black for me. I don't dislike the blue. I just think the black works better.

11/18/2013, 04:27 PM	#12
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I'm not really sure if this really applies to saltwater tanks, but black on black is off the hook... JMO. (black substrate, black background, black rim, black trim)

11/18/2013, 06:51 PM	#17
JRR1285 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Long Island Posts: 450	Every time I go to the LFS I forget to get a background for my tank. It's been over a year now lol Will probably go with dark blue or black.

11/18/2013, 08:22 PM	#20
mpeaden2 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 70	Black gives more depth and dimension to me. __________________ 90 gal. \|29 gal sump\|2 x AI SOL Blue\|Apex Neptune\|2 x Sicce Power Heads\|Reef Octopus 150\|MagDrive 12

11/18/2013, 09:06 PM	#23
treetopflyn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,580	Thanks. Yeah I can see where that would look very strange. I have the Monti growing on mine now but might be removing soon. Still not sure I like the it. __________________ 105 Gallon Reef Savvy (48"x 24"X 21") Glass Holes overflow, 29G sump, Mag 12 return, Reef Octopus 150, 2- Jebo WP-25s, Phosoban reactor, 2 Ai Sol Blue's controlled by Reef Angle Controller.

11/18/2013, 10:06 PM	#24
Good_GReef Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 130	Petco keeps the blue/black reversible paper for cheap on the roll, like 2 bucks a foot i think. Now your making me wonder if i should try the blue out for a day... __________________ Eat. Pray. Reef. Repeat. Current Tank Info: 120g reef with horrifically giant gbta and rbta hosting maroons, scooter blenny, duncan, zoas, monti, starry blenny, foxface, filefish, peppermint shrimp gang. 30 gallon cube Reef, zoas, xenia, clown, mandarin, chalices, lps, acan, mini maxi anemone