black vs white dry sand for aquarium

[Gary Ellis]

Red Sea Max E-260 tank. I'm wanting coral and just a few fish. I know it's a preference thing but does black or white react the same way and in your opinion what looks better?

 

[Jimbo662]

I prefer white sand as it give the tank a brighter look.

 

[Gary Ellis]

I want to add nature color sand to the list also.

 

[Ineedhelp]

I have black and I love the way it looks but I have to agree with Jimbo my tank looks a little darker than what it did when I had white sand.

 

[Jimbo662]

I want to add nature color sand to the list also.

Natural color?

 

[alton]

The lighter in color the sand is, the more it will reflect the light. It will take more light with a dark/black sand to get the same results as white.

 

[Cherub]

I used black sand and it always looked dirty. I was vacuuming that tank 3-4 times a week.

 

[Gary Ellis]

I used black sand and it always looked dirty. I was vacuuming that tank 3-4 times a week.

So how could white possible look cleaner? Please explain...