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#1
September 16th, 2008, 12:39 AM
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What color?
I am going to spray paint the back of my 72 gallon when I get it. I have been trying to decide between blue and black. I was also wondering about maybe a blue/green or marine color...any opinions? has anyone ever tried a color other then black or blue?
I like the "rich" look of the black, but the stand and canopy is black, and I don't want it to bee too dark. I like the bright blue, but wonder if I would get bored of it. ok, so here is is a quick poll Blue, Black or OTHER (please specify) Current Aquarium(s) Description: *72 gallon bowfront reef *55 gallon freshwater puffer/cichld tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year 
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#2
September 16th, 2008, 12:56 AM
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Re: What color?
i have a black stand and canopy with a black background and it looks fine, i like the black background
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September 16th, 2008, 01:42 AM
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Re: What color?
Black tends to make the colors of the fish and coral look brighter(at least IMO).
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September 16th, 2008, 02:40 AM
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Re: What color?
I like black backgrounds.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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September 16th, 2008, 02:51 AM
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Re: What color?
Just set up my first tank with a black background and I love it.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 165g Reef, 50g sump w/fuge, Metal halides. 75g Planted Freshwter. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4yrs
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September 16th, 2008, 04:18 AM
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Re: What color?
thanks for the opinions so far!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: *72 gallon bowfront reef *55 gallon freshwater puffer/cichld tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year
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#7
September 16th, 2008, 04:23 AM
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Re: What color?
I always thought I wanted a black background but upon my girlfriend and roommates suggestion I went a cool blue color and I couldn't be more happy. I don't think black looks natural no matter how much the corals stand out next to it. Trust me they stand out next to a darkish blue color too.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 8 months saltwater, 2.5 years freshwater Other Intrests: Tennis, Video games, Working out, Drinking, Movies
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September 16th, 2008, 05:17 AM
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Re: What color?
I had dark blue but now I have black. As Yote stated it makes the color pop out more.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 29 gallon Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Hunting
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September 16th, 2008, 05:40 AM
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Re: What color?
I have a black stand and black background. I switched to black after having blue on my old 55. Since I have had both, I can say I like black better. Much more POP to the colors.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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September 16th, 2008, 09:16 AM
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Re: What color?
i like black it makes every thing stand out more
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 9 years Other Intrests: fishing,hunting,computers
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