Which scale pattern do you prefer?

[Mermaid Elena]

So these are the two scale patterns I'm deciding between. I can't decide which one I like better so I thought I would open it up to discussion. What do you guys think?

Just to be clear, the black diamonds are #1 and the green hexagons are #2

[Carolina Mermaid]

2nd one, absolutely!!!!!

[AniaR]

it depends, I have seen them both done on tails. The one of the left ends up looking more like scales, I find the one on the right almost looks like bubble wrap

[Mermaid Allie]

I like the first one!

[MerAnthony]

I would have to agree with Raina.

[seagirls626]

I like them both, but if the right one looks like bubblewrap, then I'd much rather have the left.

[Mermaid Annariea]

the first one, the diamonds (:

[MerEmma]

I like them both, but I think I like the second one more. It looks like fish scales.

[Blondie]

I think the right one as well ^^

[spottedcatfish]

The left one. I think the one on the right, looks too boxy.

[Mermaid Varshana]

Bubble wrap doesn't belong on tails unless it's being shipped. 1st one.

[MerMarla]

From the picture, I like the one on the left. But it depends on how you stretch it to use it. I would test both and stretch them to your desired shape and then see what you like. Just a thought! What ever you decide is going to be wonderful!
Mermaid Marla

[Ashe]

I like number 2

[malinghi]

They're both good options. I think I'd lean toward #2. Its not as common, and I think it does look like scales.

For anyone who hasn't seen a tail with a hexagonal pattern, here's a photo from Emily Angelfish's website:

[Taylor is a Mermaid]

I like the hexagons!

[Mermaid Dottie]

I like the diamonds better, but I think it's just 'cause I'm a reptile fan.

[Gem Stone]

number 1!