EBJD washed out?

[felix453]

In the near future I'd like to do a hardscape aquarium with sand. At first I just assumed that I'd use white sand but now I'm wondering if it would wash his colors out a little so would I be better off with black sand. Thanks

 

[JoeBobby]

Can't speak specifically to yours washing out but I put black sand in my 55 with 3 of the 4 EBJD's I have and their color has darkened significantly. The runt EBJD I have that is in our guppy feeder tank with lighter colored gravel bottom is still pretty washed out. Not sure if the darkening color can be attributed to less stress/stronger fish as I have had them a month and they have been moved around quite a bit. I personally love the look of the black sand especially in contrast to the blue of the EBJD's.

 

[bbortko]

Mine looked fine with white sand.

 

[Dispatch273]

Mine look good over lighter colored sand. I find that they get too dark over black sand.