Would you do Black or Clear silicon on your new tank?

[ScubaSteve]

Hey! I'm building my new rimless tank this weekend and I'm facing the difficult decision of going with clear or black silicone... They both look pretty good.

What would you choose?

Also, where in Vancouver would you recommend getting silicone?

[Zoaelite]

Went with clear on my first tank, it got pretty filthy very quick and was impossible to clean so the new tank was built with black. I don't think I will ever build a tank with clear silicone again, looks great to start but deteriorates over time.

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[The Grizz]

Black HANDS DOWN is the only silicone I will ever use again. The clear gets ugly fast and I really like the way the black kind of frames the tank bringing the focus on what is inside.

[lastlight]

For the record I went black and have since come back.

[parkinsn]

Originally Posted by lastlight

For the record I went black and have since come back.

That's not possible... Once you go black you cant go back!!

I would never build a new tank with clear. Love the black and won't go back.

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by lastlight

For the record I went black and have since come back.

HMMMMM.... Head out of the gutter now!

[Myka]

Black for the win!

[megs_clark]

Clear if rimless
Black ir your using a rim

I have found if your using the clear ge brand, walmart often carries double packs for around $6. Rona also carries it in black and clear for around $4-5 a tube. I like clear if its a rimless tank and you can get a nice smooth layer of the silicone. Then it cleans off ok. If your like me, and cant get it smooth then the black is the way to go. I also prefer black if your using a rim. But deffinitly walmart or Rona for the silicone.

[fishytime]

I voted black

[tang daddy]

I am all for black silicone aswell!