Feedback Request

[reefland]

My site does not have anything fancy in the way of a style, however I would like your opinion on this simplistic approach:
Main Site - http://www.reefland.com
Main Forum - http://www.reefland.com/forum

Additionally, we have recently added an e-zine to our site which untilizes the same style:
http://www.reefland.com/rho

Also have a custom built aquarium logging system on the site, here is a public page of my aquarium log:
http://www.reefland.com/myaqlog/public.php?userid=1
Any thoughts on using a different style here?

I have been considering forcing a different style to be used for the e-zine but can't convince myself. Any reasons to/or not to add a different style for the e-zine?

I'm not good with visioning layouts and styles so if you have any suggestions, a link to similar styles to your suggestion would be awesome!
Thanks!

[Tony G]

I find it a bit bright, since the dark blue and light grey contrast a lot. Maybe want to lighter or dull down the blue used in your style.

[Corriewf]

Hey good buddy! (spsmike) I love your site but would enjoy looking at some customized status icons.

[reefland]

Originally Posted by Tony G

I find it a bit bright, since the dark blue and light grey contrast a lot. Maybe want to lighter or dull down the blue used in your style.

Thanks for the feedback Tony!

Hey Mike, long time no see my friend! We need some "salty" icons huh?

[Corriewf]

Originally Posted by reefland

Thanks for the feedback Tony!

Hey Mike, long time no see my friend! We need some "salty" icons huh?

Yeah, that is all I think you need. Get some clown fish swimming for a new post or some kind of cool gif. I just used a mini of my logo and used a gif animator to make it blink when theres a new post. It will make things look more alive and active.