That's what it comes down to, not what anyone else thinks. However, to answer your question...
I'm partial to blue in a SW tank because if you have ever SCUBA dove or snorkeled you'd find out that the back drop of the surrounding water is blue. Below is an underwater photo I borrowed from the RC thread of the month. Two divers from Australia have a long post with over 500 underwater photos. Rob, our fearless leader, has a link to it somewhere on TR.
This photo is one of many that illustrates my point. But, if your favorite color is black then it doesn't matter what color is my favorite.
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Your right, personal colour preference does come into it. I was sort of thinking what do the coloured backgrounds look like once they start to get some growth on them?. I do like black because I think it shows your tank inhabitants like the jewels of the sea they are, but I was interest to see if there were any difference in how they show up once the coraline starts to grow i.e. does one colour look more grubby/dirty than the other faster.
I am partial to blue, I think it makes the reds and purples pop a little more but that's just my opinion. I would look at what inhabitants you have and do a color comparison. If you have blue fish, them a blue background might not allow them to pop as much. Even with a picture it would be hard to tell since we all know how much things look different to the eye when it comes to our lighting water effects and inhabitants.
Im partial to a nice purple, its a weird colour not often looked at, just like my correct spelling of the word colour here!
however for the overkill amoung us, why not transittion effect from light blue through to purple the more it hits the bottom of the tank....hmmmm?
If you look close enough - You can just see me over there on the far bottom left stalking my prey with my spear gun to take down that gropper for dinner...muhahahaha*cough*haha
however for the overkill amoung us, why not transittion effect from light blue through to purple the more it hits the bottom of the tank....hmmmm?
Your wish is my concern. Elos recently debuted an illuminiated Elos Suncolor Panel that acts as a color-gradient tank backdrop. Close enough? I do not know any details, but the pic was first posted in the following thread:
I also feel that it is a personal preference. The blue pulls the eyes further back and gives the impression of a larger field of vision and scope, while the black is bold, defining and keeping the eyes pulled forward and focussed on what is being displayed in front of you. Sort of like a box or display effect with the bold black blackground and blue hues expand the viewing area giving it an illusion of a larger viewing area due to the light which is reflected. Dark hues absorb light and lighter colors reflect percentages of light. It's all in how you want to display your DT and what's in it.
this is kinda of a stupid question and a little of subject but ill ask any ways. is there a place to get backgrounds that peel and stick on or only the ones you have to tape on? I havent found any peel and sticks on the web
this is kinda of a stupid question and a little of subject but ill ask any ways. is there a place to get backgrounds that peel and stick on or only the ones you have to tape on? I havent found any peel and sticks on the web
There are these Blue Life Water Colors backgrounds that are applied like window tinting. Wet them down and then smooth the bubbles out as you squegee out the water. Best applied before you install your tank and add water. MD sells them in black and blue with different sizes available. This is more forgiving and bubble free than anything peel and stick.
My acrylic has a black background already. My other tank is black and my 120 doesn't have one, but there is so much coralline algae you really can't see a background anyway.
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