Clear vs black silicone

[Jakepen]

Having a tank built for me, euro braced 180. Should I do clear or black silicone? Pictures of your tank with black or silicone would be appreciated as well.

 

[alex.mccann99]

BLACK

 

[SR Aquaristik]

In my opinion, black silicone looks so much nicer, it won't discolor if you use medications containing dies, it doesn't discolor over time and gives an overall cool appearance like a frame. All of our aquariums have black silicone.
I hope this helps!
Best regards,
Scott

 

[aquaman30k]

I personally like the look of black silicone.

 

[jenkinscrew2578]

Black

 

[Cory]

Iirc clear is slightly stronger

 

[Broadfield]

Black

IMG_5293 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

 

[hybridazn]

Rimless tank I'd go black. But if plastic bracing I would go clear.

 

[Maddlesrain]

I've always preferred the clear silicone; I personally find it has a cleaner, less obstructive look.

I'm also being biased because the black silicone on one tank I had started to flake off around the edges and that looked TERRIBLE.

 

[Jakepen]

Yeah, that's kind of the way I was leaning also. Thanks guys.

 

[flagg37]

I saw a tank with clear silicone and they kept the webbing (the excess in the corners) very tight and minimal. I thought it looked very sleek. Of course this was when the tank was brand new and they all look good.