Help Selecting New Sand Color

[Jweiner]

I am going to be exchanging the gravel in my tank with sand. I was thinking of either using a darker blue sand or the standard whitish pool filter sand. Which color do you think will look better in my tank?

 

[nirbhao]

Unless you're changing decor, dark.

 

[GuppyGuy333]

I use black sand in my 55 gallon (national geographic brand) and i think its very unique. it makes my plants look greener and it makes the colors on my fish stand out more. Plus i have heard darker colored substrates make fish/invertebrates feel more comfortable.

I think it sets my tank a part from a lot of others' that I have seen but it isn't "unnatural" as if you would use like a red or blue sand.