How Do You Show Off Color?

[MrMagoo]

I was wondering about just your average tropical fish and for chiclids. Some say dark some say light. Which is more true?

 

[backtotropical]

Black sand is probably best for enhancing the colour of the fish, in my opinion.

 

[BigC]

Yeah, backtotropical is correct, dark substrates are best. I used to show my fish (Killis) and most being quite colourful, they need to be shown over a dark bottomed tank. No gravel in the show tank, so I made my show tanks with a small overhang at the base to which I could seal in a square of black rubber car mat, which had the same effect.
Regards
BigC