Blue or black for the back of tank.

[Avenged87]

I set up a new 34 gallon deep blue tank. Dimensions are 36"x18"x12" can't decide on blue or black on this shallow tank.. it will be a fish only want the color to make the fish pop and make the tank seem bigger. Open to advice and suggestion.. if blue is better, what color blue?

 

[KatLongo]

Blue AND black -- I like to use two different shades of blue -- a light and a medium -- kinda of splotch them on on top of each other and then cover them with 2-3 layers of black on top of that. Gives an effect of depth which I love. I use darker blue mostly at the bottom and get lighter towards the top.

 

[albano]

IMO, blue will make the tank look brighter and bigger...you can buy a reversible (blue/black) background at Petco/PetSmart/LFS that allows you to try both...

 

[theMeat]

I like chocolate ice cream

 

[BioMan]

I like chocolate ice cream

ummm ok lol,,me too?
I've seen mirror it looks pretty cool. I've successfully had corralline grow over it. Try what a previous reply said and get the reversible background and see which you like best

 

[thirty6]

I agree blue makes setup seem larger , black can make colors pop a little more

the idea of layering the blues is kinda cool. Dark to light as you get toward top of tank

 

[theMeat]

have mixed different blues with black and white to try to get a natural look. Looks good but in the end think black is best. Think mirror would be a problem for some fish showing agression toward the reflection of same fish, same size, etc

 

[Avenged87]

I saw in a different post someone did the bottom half black and top half blue.. has anyone done this before and does it look ok?

 

[duromega]

Blue

 

[ScubaDre]

Black. Hides any additional equipment, algae coralline growth and imperfections better

 

[Avenged87]

I ended up painting the bottom black and top blue.. I was told it'll make the colors of the coral and fish pop in different ways... what do you guys think

 

[oh207]

Black

 

[masterswimmer]

Only one person matters.

 

[Chefjpaul]

Only one person matters.

Definitely batman....

 

[BKLYNREEF123]

I vote to paint it black

 

[BioMan]

Only one person matters.

yes +1

 

[vashawn]

I have flat balck 3 coat on my 265. blends well with the over flow, trim and cabinet

 

[piranhapat]

I have blue and it makes the tank brighter. Black gives a calm but sharp look. This is where I would say either way your be happy but will have second thoughts. Because if you go black at one point you might say I should of went blue. Same thing if you go Blue you should of went Black....for me blue = brighter and black darker look

 

[Avenged87]

I'm diggin the two tone, the blue makes the colors of the fish pop one way and the black makes the color pop in a different way. I have black on the bottom and the white rock contrasts really well. With the blue on top it still makes the tank seem brighter and seems bigger

 

[noelskii]

No background...just the wall behind the tank