Black / White / Blue or Transparent backdrop for a Reef tank

[lagoonreef]

Hi Reefers,

I am making a new aquarium and want to know what would be the ideal eye pleasing backdrop for it, Black / White / Blue or Transparent backdrop? Please share with your images.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I voted black. It just creates more contrast and really makes the corals stand out better.

 

[MightyMO]

I voted black. It just creates more contrast and really makes the corals stand out better.

Is it possible to paint tank while running???

 

[Crabs McJones]

Is it possible to paint tank while running???

I'm sure it is if you're careful and have enough room between the tank and the wall. Youd have to use a roller, I wouldnt do any sort of spray paint with a running tank.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Black brings everything forward and makes the focal point fish and coral color

 

[MightyMO]

Black brings everything forward and makes the focal point fish and coral color

Yep, didn't have time to paint mine when I was setting up... had livestock sitting in buckets...

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yep, didn't have time to paint mine when I was setting up... had livestock sitting in buckets...

Improvise. I never paint. Next owner nay not like paint or the color. I buy Walmart construction paper in the stationary section at .92 each 30” x 30” and comes in colors and water resistant