background colours

[Blacky]

The DIY plwood tank im in the process of at the moment is at the point of sealing with a water proof membrane (pics to come soon in an update in DIY folder) the sealer i have found (which is better than other stuff i have used) is white. I was thinking having a white background would really make the tank lighter inside and also like a black background make the colours of plants and fish ect stand out greatly, i do have black paint to paint it with but if you all think white would be fine i might keep it like that.

the only thing i can see being a problem is ever little piece of muk is going to show up

whats your thoughts anyone !!!!

 

[The-Wolf]

I'n the words of the rolling stones
Paint it black!

 

[Cheese Specialist]

I would not go for white, too clinical.

I like black or dark blue. Some of the planty ones can look ok but most look naff IMO.

 

[Nidge]

I agree with CS, Black and blue are good. I wouldn't go near white every little bit of algae will stick out like a sore thumb.
You would have to consider what colour fish will be in the tank, For example- A fish with an orange colour will look great with a black background but a black molly wouldn't look to good thats if you could see the fish at all. Plants will look good with the black too as someone already mentioned.
A blue background is a bit more neutral and will show good contrast with most fish.

 

[Angry_Platy]

For my 30gal I have a background of like plants and stuff and the 75gall has an in-tank background that is 3D and looks like a rock cliff face thing...

I like them and my fish never complain

 

[Teelie]

Black or blue in a solid color or mixes of dark blues would probably look best.

 

[Blacky]

Thank for the replys

It's not a background as such its the timber with the coat of waterproofer its just white

I was going to paint it black anyway but if someone had a real good reason to keep it white i may have tried it for a little while.

But going off the comments it definatly going to be black