Asking for help with my background .....
- Thread starter robmcd
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I personally like the dark background.
I've always had dark painted tank backs. I like how it hides the filtration, heaters etc.... But it also brings out some small scratches on the glass.
You may find, that because the substrate in your tank is very light colored, a dark background will help the fish show better, and normal colors.
If everything is too lihght the fish instinctually try to blend in, and colors tend to wash out.
If everything is too lihght the fish instinctually try to blend in, and colors tend to wash out.
I've done a moss wall before, and when it filled out it was really cool, but I haven't seen very much Java moss near me in recent years, and when I have, it was ridiculously expensive.
Thanks Duane, I think you're right. I'm going to run the black background for a while. I added another 30'' LED fixture today so another thing I was concerned about was the growth of moss and algae on the white background.
I think dark looks better. Makes the plants pop greener and also reduces glare. But, depends on the fish you will add or are already in the tank. Nice aquarium either way!
I'm looking at two of my tanks right now and the darker background looks alot better than the lighter. In fact, I'm changing it tomorrow dammit!
