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41 | 78.85% |
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11 | 21.15% |
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#1
08-30-2011, 09:47 PM
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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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#2
08-30-2011, 09:52 PM
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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.
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08-30-2011, 10:02 PM
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I would never build a new tank with clear. Love the black and won't go back.
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08-30-2011, 10:40 PM
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08-30-2011, 10:53 PM
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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.
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#8
08-30-2011, 10:58 PM
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Well rim-job or not I think with black you absolutely must use tape. If you removed it right away it looks awesome. I love both actually. Just diggin; the clear lately.
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08-30-2011, 11:12 PM
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Ya, I'm definitely using tape no matter what colour I choose. I've gotta get those super straight lines because, well, I'm anal about that kind of stuff (maybe that's not the best word choice considering the connotation of some posts
 ).See I love the look of the clear until it gets dirty but it really gives that "cube of water" look when it's clean. Black is a bit more in your face and really frames stuff... Hmmm...
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#10
08-30-2011, 11:13 PM
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Black all the way! Clear is tough to keep looking good without constantly scrubbing it, and then you're probably damaging the silicone. Also, I doubt they put UV stabilizers in the clear silicone so the MH lighting will break it down somewhat over time (black is immune as it is not transparent).
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