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Do you have a preferred background color for tanks? I think the main staple in the saltwater hobby tends to be that deep blue color, I personally prefer black but I have also seen people get creative with it and do those non adhesive cling film backgrounds that look like stained glass or have patterns on them. I also really like whenever people make their backgrounds 3D with rocks and caves to make it look like a shelf out of a wild reef.
 
I currently use black and have used blue in the past. Inevitably, whatever you choose won’t change anything in the tank, it’s just your aesthetic. You’re the one looking at it and enjoying it, so go with whatever makes you happy!
 
With temperature changes? 😂
Yea temp, lol. Coralline is my background color.
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I am setting up a new tank soon. So this is an intersting topic for me. Current tank has a blue film over back. not a huge fan as it looks Odd in places etc. Most folks paint the back. Are there other options that hold up to water dripping etc?
 
I am setting up a new tank soon. So this is an intersting topic for me. Current tank has a blue film over back. not a huge fan as it looks Odd in places etc. Most folks paint the back. Are there other options that hold up to water dripping etc?
Other option people use is a dark window tint film.
 

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