Black Seams

[Anselth]

OK, what's the deal with black silicone seams on glass tanks? Does this give some sort of benefit?

 

[flricordia]

Doesn't show the unsightly algea that builds up over time on and underneath the clear.

 

[burning2nd]

very true...
Ive let about 1/8-1/4 of corraline build up about the seams... for 2 reasons

A. it gives my a good buffer so when im drunk and cleaning i dont nick the seal.
B. it protect the silicone from other objects (like me)

lol
but black would be cool

 

[kinghokus420]

very true...
Ive let about 1/8-1/4 of corraline build up about the seams... for 2 reasons

A. it gives my a good buffer so when im drunk and cleaning i dont nick the seal.
B. it protect the silicone from other objects (like me)

hmm, i seem to share the same problems...

 

[AQTCJAK]

Black gives it a much cleaner look as long as it is trimed so it appears not to apear

 

[Anselth]

OK, Cool. I was looking at the Oceanic tanks and they're coming with black silicone, and glasscages offers it as an option.

 

[AQTCJAK]

Several Manufactures actually do. I know the builder who does alll by tanks will only use black. They actually pride themselves on it

 

[BigAl07]

You know what "they" say..

Once you go Black Silicone you never go back!

:LOL:

 

[AQTCJAK]

so true

 

[tippMANn98]

aga used to, dont know if they still do, they had tanks called "Black Seals" with a black SEAL on it...hahaha..thats soooo original!