FishyMike Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Hey Guys wanted to get some opinions on a background color for The 55 Gallon Tank. Its going to house 6 Tiger Turquoise Discus. I've heard people talk about how lighter colors make the discus look better, but I'm impartial to the black backgrounds. Every single tank in my fish room is black lol. I was thinking maybe a blue? Choice are Black, Light blue, white or Darker blue. I'm using lighter pool filter sand. Would love to hear opinion... wish there was a vote template. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfish Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 The background I bought is reversible. Black/Blue. For $10 - $15 or so, you can try both and see what you like? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyMike Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 i could try the paper / film route i usually paint my tanks but definitely an option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janoš Bećar Pecaroš Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Frosted backgrounds are getting popular too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavdad45 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Black is my choice, Always highlights the beautiful colors and patterns on fish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyMike Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 3:04 PM, cavdad45 said: Black is my choice, Always highlights the beautiful colors and patterns on fish My only draw back to the black was people are saying the discus can pepper or want to match the background but I don't think the tiger turquoise pepper much if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyMike Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Ok so 1-frosted 1-black any one else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anitstuk Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I think black is always the best colour when choosing a backround for a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyMike Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 black, 1 frosted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfish Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I'm using the black side of my background based on feedback from ACO and others. But I don't have a discus. Black does make the aquarium look darker than a blue background to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) I am an oddball. I prefer no background. My back plants grow better and the tank is brighter. Edited September 15, 2022 by Guppysnail 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfish Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I'm still dealing with algae in our 5 gal betta tank partially due to the strong morning sun. I can't get stem plants to grow in the tank to help either. It's weird. I added the black background on there to help block the sun and help the betta feel safer too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 https://forum.aquariumcoop.com/topic/26685-tank-background/?do=findComment&comment=245958 this is a link to a similar question where added picks of the same tank ( 60Gal ) with blue, black and no background. Same fish and lighting in each pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janoš Bećar Pecaroš Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Actually my vote doesn’t go to frosted as my tanks are either black or nothing. I just wanted to mention it. I’ve seen it few times in person and it looks nice. What do you have on hand? Maybe you can find something nice around the house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutBout Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 My opinion is that black goes with everything, and hides all the cords/equipment. Frosted is another cool option, but make sure there isn't anything hanging from the aquarium in back or you'll see it. Personally, I've never understood using blue as it seems very "fake" and makes me focus on it than anything else in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarBassJoe Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I have tanks with black backgrounds, and some with no background at all, just the white wall behind them. The non background tanks are definitely brighter, and ill use plants and hardscape to try and hide the equipment, my only thought with the lighter background would be it could wash out the blues of the discus, blend in with it i mean. couldn't know for sure without seeing them, but i vote for a darker color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahjtheundedicated Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Has anybody tried using dark tinted window frost? It's a thing that exists, and might give better depth than the normal glossy black. Also I wonder how it would look putting some slate tiles behind an aquarium. I know it can look good in the aquarium, but not sure if it would look good or a bit cheesy behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robstar Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 What color is your substrate? If you have any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyssa Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 3:36 PM, kahjtheundedicated said: Has anybody tried using dark tinted window frost? It's a thing that exists, and might give better depth than the normal glossy black. I have a dark window film on my 55 long, it works wonderfully! I've found it helpful to have it be semi transparent when you look behind and into the tank to check on some of the fish. From the front it's close enough to the wall that you can't even tell it's window tint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyMike Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 I actually ended up going with a darker blue vinyl wrapping 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 So get the before and after pics up then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyMike Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 This is going on a new build I’m doing. A 55 gallon discus tank I’ll be sure to take a pic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLineAquaticsSC Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I really love DIY 3d backgrounds. A lot of fun to make and the tanks become much more unique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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