I have found that the lines behind or dark and light background at an angle didn't seem to help. As a confirmed whino, I like the cork/pea idea. The clear tygon is the best yet. I will remake the gauge with clear and a dark cork. The fuel is filtered downstream of this. The fuel gauge to me is extraneous but required. I use engine time and a gal/per hour calc in all aircraft. This is because the standard spam can gauges are notoriously inacurate.
Thanks to all who replied. Paul OReilly KR2 Stretched N7970K Derry, NH Paul OReilly KR2 Stretched N7970K Derry, NH