Opinions needed for new setup - Black Sand yes or no

[Russ265]

rock it. worst that happens is you change out sand after a year or so.

nothing to get in a tizzy over.

guys acting like you are epoxying your substrate to the floor of the tank.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

A tizzy? The responses are exactly what was asked by the OP.

 

[Maritimer]

I don't think this is _as_ true for reef fish, but many fish will change the intensity of their coloration based on what they're swimming over. A friend once kept freshwater tropicals over white gravel, and couldn't figure out why his fish all looked pale and boring.

I think black sand can look awesome - just imagine that the island your reef grows offshore of is an extinct volcano!

~Bruce

 

[JenB]

Thanks for all the input!!

 

[mikey_p]

I have black sand in my 220 I like it cause the corals look good with it but I'm now thinking of taking it out and going bare bottom