Best tank color?

[fishbum]

I've been thinking either tan sand with a black background, or black sand with tan background...

If you are keeping the fish you have in your 125's,Id go with tan background and black sand.It will show the ray's off better IMO.

 

[mgk]

since your building a plywood tank i dont think this would work, but i find the best back ground is etched or sandblasted glass.
it not a harsh contrast to the fish. It seems like mist and its like the back fades out into obscurity.

 

[GarNiac]

I've just paint mine black, it does makes a nice contrast, but you need a proper light to make a good picture.

 

[ScoobyRacing03]

Black gets my vote, when your done building your new tank you should drive over here and drop off those 125's you don't need lol

 

[chubbz626]

i like red bottom and blue/blk/w.e color back is fine lol

 

[greenterra]

Black ftw!

 

[Conner]

Black gets my vote, when your done building your new tank you should drive over here and drop off those 125's you don't need lol

If you've got money in hand, sure thing .

Seems like black is by far getting the most votes. I remember greenterra's tank looks amazing in black, so I might have to go that way if I build... I'm also looking at a couple of used acrylic tanks, but I suppose I could always paint the background on those.