backgrounds - Aquarium Advice

rollin_22 · 01-19-2006, 04:23 PM

i was just wondering if backgrounds on tanks are beneficial to the fish at all or if they are mainly just for looks..

**Fishyfanatic** · 01-19-2006, 05:18 PM

Backgrounds are just for looks.

Margaret · 01-19-2006, 08:42 PM

I made mine on the computer. I found some neat pictures-Printed out 3 at 8.5x11 -Placed them in sheet protectors-Taped them together and it made an awesome background-That way I had the background I wanted which is pink and purple flowers

**QTOFFER** · 01-19-2006, 09:39 PM

I'd say mostly for looks too, but they also seem to have a calming effect on the fish by reducing internal reflections.

01-19-2006, 09:43 PM

I think it also helps to hide all the cords and stuff in the background.

bosk1 · 01-19-2006, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AshleyNicole

I think it also helps to hide all the cords and stuff in the background.

Yeah. They can look great, but I probably wouldn't have overcome my laziness and put one on if it weren't for all the cords and stuff.

Voodoo Chilli · 01-19-2006, 10:23 PM

Actually, a background can be very benefitial for fish. the use of a solid background gives the fish a sense of safety and protection that a see-through bit of glass simply cannot provide.

tropicfishman · 01-19-2006, 11:26 PM

I like the idea of making your own on the computer, my uncle ownsa tinting shop and hasa pretty big poster printer he makes banners and stuff with, i might have to ask if he can do that

Lonewolfblue · 01-19-2006, 11:48 PM

I agree, it's mostly for looks, but can also have some calming effect. When I get my 75G, I'm going to spray paint the back black. That way I have no need for a background.

krap101 · 01-19-2006, 11:55 PM

i think it might have something to do with the reflection? so the fish wont freak out?

01-19-2006, 04:23 PM	#1
rollin_22 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: brainerd minnesota Posts: 150 Images: 1	backgrounds i was just wondering if backgrounds on tanks are beneficial to the fish at all or if they are mainly just for looks.. __________________ I HATE PET STORES

01-19-2006, 05:18 PM	#2
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Backgrounds are just for looks. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

01-19-2006, 10:23 PM	#7
Voodoo Chilli Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Niota, TN Posts: 871 Images: 1	Actually, a background can be very benefitial for fish. the use of a solid background gives the fish a sense of safety and protection that a see-through bit of glass simply cannot provide. __________________ Current species: Neolamprologus multifasciatus Lamprologus stappersi

01-19-2006, 11:26 PM	#8
tropicfishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,890	I like the idea of making your own on the computer, my uncle ownsa tinting shop and hasa pretty big poster printer he makes banners and stuff with, i might have to ask if he can do that __________________ I love my clown loaches and red tail shark!!! lol

01-19-2006, 11:48 PM	#9
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	I agree, it's mostly for looks, but can also have some calming effect. When I get my 75G, I'm going to spray paint the back black. That way I have no need for a background. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

01-19-2006, 08:42 PM	#3
Margaret Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 4	I made mine on the computer. I found some neat pictures-Printed out 3 at 8.5x11 -Placed them in sheet protectors-Taped them together and it made an awesome background-That way I had the background I wanted which is pink and purple flowers

01-19-2006, 09:39 PM	#4
QTOFFER Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 3,701 Images: 30	I'd say mostly for looks too, but they also seem to have a calming effect on the fish by reducing internal reflections.

01-19-2006, 09:43 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	I think it also helps to hide all the cords and stuff in the background.

01-19-2006, 11:55 PM	#10
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