Black or white sand?

[hejjo]

So I'm upgrading to a 150 and I can't decide If I should jus add 2 bags of white sand or start over and go with black sand.

My sand stays white for the most part but isn't always that perfect white. I've always thought black would look nice while being different but with the added benefit of staying cleaner in appearance.

Please tell me what you think. Thanks everyone!!

 

[MOB1224]

Its all personal preference. I have always liked white sand myself. Good luck

 

[loz_or_jefe3]

black

 

[hejjo]

I'm thinking black also but want some opinions. I can't think of any cons so jus want to here some opinions of tanks with black sand.

So far
black 1
White 0

 

[loz_or_jefe3]

black makes everything stand out tooooooo crazy

 

[hejjo]

I forgot to mention that's one of the main reasons I'm thinking black as well. I imagine it'll make everything in the tank pop in a way whit ha can't.

Btw here's a pic of the new tank. This is b4 I picked it up from previous owner with water n sand still in it.

 

[hejjo]

 

[jrrl_dml]

I thought black sand would be unique, however I didn't feel that it had the natural look I wanted. White sand FTW

 

[jrrl_dml]

I now have 1 tank with black sand and the other 2 have white.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Just be careful with you selection of black sand. Many of these sands have high ferric component which becomes problematic when you go to use you MAG cleaner and this sticks to you cleaner potentially scratching your tank.

 

[hejjo]

Ok thanks. If I end up getting black I'll bring a lil magnet with me.
I still can't decide tho lol

 

[zwulfke]

be careful the sand that is not magnetic is silicate sand and is not goof for reefs. After having black sand I went back to white it reflects light better.

 

[Ebone]

I do really enjoy the black sand, it really makes things pop my lfs uses it and their stuff always looks great... on the same grounds I love my white sand, it looks natural and I never tire of it.... So for me white or nothing (well if i wasn't so fond of my PITA pistol shrimp and his goby accomplice)

 

[4FordFamily]

Because I like to keep difficult and expert level fish, I've always chosen white sand because I feel that mimicking their natural environment is the least stressful option.

When I was in to freshwater, I always selected black gravel for the contrast it provides. It seems to make fish colors "pop".

It would be cool to use black sand some day - I imagine it would foul up slower (aesthetically) as well. As long as I am trying to mimic the fish's natural environment, I will always select sand - and it will always be "white".

Again that's solely predicated on the belief that mimicking their natural environment reduces stress and leads to better success. Although logical, there may be a fallacy somewhere.

It has seemed to work.

 

[Calmbeast]

I started a 50 cube this year with black sand. Before had white crushed coral. I love the black it's easier on the eyes. Though, it is magnetic, so I avoid magnetic glass cleaners. I scrape the glass with a metal blade.
The back of my cube is black as well as the stand. So it just makes it look more natural imo.

 

[hejjo]

Because I like to keep difficult and expert level fish, I've always chosen white sand because I feel that mimicking their natural environment is the least stressful option.

When I was in to freshwater, I always selected black gravel for the contrast it provides. It seems to make fish colors "pop".

It would be cool to use black sand some day - I imagine it would foul up slower as well. As long as I am trying to mimic the fish's natural environment, I will always select sand - and it will always be "white".

Again that's solely predicated on the belief that mimicking their natural environment reduces stress and leads to better success. Although logical, there may be a fallacy somewhere.

It has seemed to work.

Producing a natural environment is most important for the inhabitants regardless of my taste and for that reason I will stick with white sand. Thanks for reminding me. on the plus side I save some $ by getting 1 maybe 2 bags instead of starting over with black.

Thanks everyone I appreciate all your input!!