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Chipie
07/01/2009, 08:39 PM
Any advantages in having a tank made with black silicone instead of the clean one?
Thanks
reefsahoy
07/01/2009, 08:56 PM
looks
Chipie
07/01/2009, 09:01 PM
That's all ?
tewkes
07/01/2009, 09:30 PM
What other possible advantages could there be?
I have a marineland deep dimension tank that has it and I love it. I plan on having it on all my future tanks.
James77
07/01/2009, 10:13 PM
My last tank had black silicone, my new one does not and those glowing silicone seams stand out big time compared to the black.
Aquaticadvisor
07/02/2009, 12:43 AM
It is purely for looks but it does look a lot better..:)
Chipie
07/02/2009, 05:03 AM
Ok thanks. I just bought a tank that has black silicone. Might have been a silly question but i was always wondering about why the black silicone ? It does look nice.
Thanks for the input you guys :)
Katmanblue
07/02/2009, 09:10 AM
Agreed, my new 90 has the black seams and they just seem to disappear as opposed to the white. Purely aesthetics....
1DeR9_3Hy
07/02/2009, 09:37 AM
I plan on getting black seems on my 90 (or 70) when i get it. I really like the looks, but like others said....thats all it is.
A.VOID
07/02/2009, 10:26 AM
yep, just went to black from my last tank with clear

the buildup of algae/ coraline on the silicone is not so noticeable and I like the looks of the corners better. Easier to see when you are using an algae magnet. That way you don't tear up the silicone