Mirror Background? - Aquarium Advice

Danio35 · 12-30-2004, 05:45 AM

I was thinking it would be interesting to get a fitted piece of mirror as a background to my community tank. Would make the tank appear bigger and I just haven't seen it done before. Is this a bad idea? Would the fish freak out? Right now I just have my 5 danios and I just got 3 red eyed tetras (I think that's what the [acronym:d96e7def54="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:d96e7def54] guy said they were called).

lyquidphyre · 12-30-2004, 05:57 AM

It could easily confuse/freak out/stress the fish

Besides, everytime you look in ur tank, you would be staring at urself =o)

Danio35 · 12-30-2004, 06:00 AM

I didn't think of that! But, fortunately for me, I am a vampire and probably wouldn't see myself in the mirror anyway

Not worth the risk, I'll go with no mirror. Probably too expensive anyway.

MoxieGrrrl · 12-30-2004, 10:31 AM

A piece of fitted mirror is definitely going to cost you a bit - I know a guy that runs a glass and mirror shop.

I have seen reflective backgrounds at my [acronym:84218b3f75="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:84218b3f75], maybe you should check around?

grimlock3000 · 12-30-2004, 01:57 PM

My friend has a community tank with a mirror background, fish try schooling with their reflections constantly. I feel horrible for the fish

Danio35 · 12-30-2004, 07:04 PM

Ah, thanks for the advice. The mirror background is definately out.

number2of7 · 01-01-2005, 12:21 AM

I recently purchased a 55-gallon w/ a mirror background already in tact....my fish don't seem to mind it at all. Right now, I only have mollies and zebra danios, but then I haven't asked them if they like the mirror or not...

I would never put a beta in it of course....that would just be plain mean!

StyleUK · 01-01-2005, 08:31 AM

Mirrors and fish just sound plain awful anyway, would you want to stare at yourself all day!?

number2of7 · 01-01-2005, 10:00 AM

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fish try schooling with their reflections constantly. I feel horrible for the fish

Why? If anything, it might be helpful....I mean, let's face it....fish are smart, but not that smart. If a fish is trying to school with his own reflection, then he's happy that he found a friend to pal around with....the fact that "you" know that it's his reflection....well, you can just keep that a secret and not tell him.

StyleUK · 01-01-2005, 05:49 PM

That maybe true, but I'm trying to stop my fish from schooling with their own reflections. Its a bit annoying watching them slide up and down the side of the tank trying to meet his own reflection.

Has anyone got any ideas on how to stop this mirror effect?

12-30-2004, 05:45 AM	#1
Danio35 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 135	Mirror Background? I was thinking it would be interesting to get a fitted piece of mirror as a background to my community tank. Would make the tank appear bigger and I just haven't seen it done before. Is this a bad idea? Would the fish freak out? Right now I just have my 5 danios and I just got 3 red eyed tetras (I think that's what the [acronym:d96e7def54="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:d96e7def54] guy said they were called). __________________ "I am NOT a witch! I am NOT a witch! They dressed me like this!"

12-30-2004, 05:57 AM	#2
lyquidphyre Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: McKinney, Tx Posts: 2,860 Images: 21	It could easily confuse/freak out/stress the fish Besides, everytime you look in ur tank, you would be staring at urself =o) __________________ Have cats? Check out AA's sister site designed for our feline friends

12-30-2004, 06:00 AM	#3
Danio35 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 135	I didn't think of that! But, fortunately for me, I am a vampire and probably wouldn't see myself in the mirror anyway Not worth the risk, I'll go with no mirror. Probably too expensive anyway. __________________ "I am NOT a witch! I am NOT a witch! They dressed me like this!"

12-30-2004, 10:31 AM	#4
MoxieGrrrl Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 200 Images: 7	A piece of fitted mirror is definitely going to cost you a bit - I know a guy that runs a glass and mirror shop. I have seen reflective backgrounds at my [acronym:84218b3f75="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:84218b3f75], maybe you should check around? __________________ 36 gallon bowfront w/all fake ornaments, Eheim 2213 canister filter, one sub heater (have a hanging heater for backup), and a 4" airstone.

12-30-2004, 01:57 PM	#5
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12-30-2004, 07:04 PM	#6
Danio35 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 135	Ah, thanks for the advice. The mirror background is definately out. __________________ "I am NOT a witch! I am NOT a witch! They dressed me like this!"

01-01-2005, 12:21 AM	#7
number2of7 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: GA Posts: 7	I recently purchased a 55-gallon w/ a mirror background already in tact....my fish don't seem to mind it at all. Right now, I only have mollies and zebra danios, but then I haven't asked them if they like the mirror or not... I would never put a beta in it of course....that would just be plain mean!

01-01-2005, 08:31 AM	#8
StyleUK Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 178 Images: 3	Mirrors and fish just sound plain awful anyway, would you want to stare at yourself all day!? __________________ StyleUK Teach what you know, learn what you don't

01-01-2005, 05:49 PM	#10
StyleUK Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 178 Images: 3	That maybe true, but I'm trying to stop my fish from schooling with their own reflections. Its a bit annoying watching them slide up and down the side of the tank trying to meet his own reflection. Has anyone got any ideas on how to stop this mirror effect? __________________ StyleUK Teach what you know, learn what you don't

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