I've Got Dark Blue Gravel... Should I Change?

[Ilya]

I've got dark blue gravel, and I want a planted tank with at least one Bog Wood. And the background will be black. Anyhow, will it look good, or should I change to something else?

It came with the tank that I bought yesterday. I washed it out yesterday.

 

[Aphotic Phoenix]

It's kinda hard to tell...depends on how dark the gravel is and the lighting in your tank (mine looked a lot different after switching to a Aqua-Glow for example).

The black background may make the gravel look darker, or it may make it stand out more due to contrast. Really it's up to your personal preference.

 

[MermaidMel]

I have the opposite combo - blue background and black gravel and its striking and looks fantastic. I say go for it.

 

[Ilya]

Alright thank you.

It's actually lighter blue. I've got a picture:

 

[MermaidMel]

I think it will be stunning. There's something about the blue/black combo that gives a real deep sea reef look.

 

[poopsydrew]

I tend to like a more natural look with plain mixed sized gravel or sand. I did blue once and regreted it ever since, it just felt like a tank you would see in a/an elementary school. But if you like it, thats all that matters

Drew

 

[Gremily]

Hi, I have gravel like this mixed with purple, you can have a look at it here:
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=202116&hl=

 

[bubblesburst80]

personally i think it would be a great combo like marmaidmel said but its all down to your own opinion

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