Background colors for tanks

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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.

 

[MikeyZo]

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!

 

[X-37B]

Black that turns to purple, lol.

 

[MikeyZo]

Black that turns to purple, lol.

With temperature changes?

 

[X-37B]

With temperature changes?

Yea temp, lol. Coralline is my background color.

 

[MikeyZo]

Yea temp, lol. Coralline is my background color.

And your floor color, and your wave maker colors…

Beautiful tank btw

 

[X-37B]

And your floor color, and your wave maker colors…

Beautiful tank btw

Thanks, yea it all turns purple, lol.

 

[exnisstech]

Black doesn't look as dirty as blue when stuff grows on it so black for me. Blue looks good but only clean and I don't clean back panels..

 

[MikeyZo]

Thanks, yea it all turns purple, lol.

Here’s my nano…

 

[X-37B]

Here’s my nano…

Black back on my 15g nano.

 

[BigMoe]

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?

 

[X-37B]

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.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I prefer black but that is just me!

 

[Yanir34]

I've always had black back tanks
This times ,I've decided to go with deep blue.
Here is my new tank at the workshop of the best aquarium builder in the country where I live, undergoing final polishing and finishing touches before being transported to my home tomorrow...

 

[Bear22]

Well, most of the equipment we place in our tanks are colored black; so black has always been the more logical choice in terms of aesthetics, IMO.

 

[vlangel]

I like black from the standpoint that most equipment is black and blends in better. I am an artist however and went a different route with a mural on my current tank.

 

[Desidoop]

I like black from the standpoint that most equipment is black and blends in better. I am an artist however and went a different route with a mural on my current tank.

That is gorgeous

 

[ckirby]

Clean black creates the most contrast and makes the colors pop

 

[PolypPocket]

Here’s my nano…

Black back on my 15g nano.

Wow beautiful tank!

 

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I like black from the standpoint that most equipment is black and blends in better. I am an artist however and went a different route with a mural on my current tank.

Beautiful mural, love how it looks with the tank.