Mirror behind the tank - Aquarium Advice

hairy · 01-24-2004, 02:28 PM

I have my fish tank on a dresser with a mirror behind and it seems like my fish are always trying to swim to the other fish they see. I was wondering if I need to put a background on my tank.

myriam · 01-24-2004, 02:39 PM

Isn't there a saying...the water is always better on the other side of the glass

Does your tank have rocks/plants/etc.? I would try putting a background on your tank. I do think it looks more natural for the tank and I would imagine the fish would enjoy it, too.

Allivymar · 01-24-2004, 03:19 PM

[acronym:23f62c41fe="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:23f62c41fe] Good one Myriam!

What sort of fish are they hairy? They may see the other fish as competition and are trying to get rid of em, or may be schooling fish and are trying to get to the rest of the school they think they see.

hairy · 01-24-2004, 05:24 PM

I have plants and rocks.I do have some bala sharks that would want school.

01-24-2004, 02:28 PM	#1
hairy Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oklahoma Posts: 22	Mirror behind the tank I have my fish tank on a dresser with a mirror behind and it seems like my fish are always trying to swim to the other fish they see. I was wondering if I need to put a background on my tank.

01-24-2004, 02:39 PM	#2
myriam Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 500 Images: 6	Isn't there a saying...the water is always better on the other side of the glass Does your tank have rocks/plants/etc.? I would try putting a background on your tank. I do think it looks more natural for the tank and I would imagine the fish would enjoy it, too. __________________ 20 gallon freshwater.

01-24-2004, 03:19 PM	#3
Allivymar Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,355 Images: 15	[acronym:23f62c41fe="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:23f62c41fe] Good one Myriam! What sort of fish are they hairy? They may see the other fish as competition and are trying to get rid of em, or may be schooling fish and are trying to get to the rest of the school they think they see. __________________ aka Cycling Guru and the Ich Slayer glares at Terry and QTOFFER Card carrying member of FTAS & GCAS.

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01-24-2004, 05:24 PM	#4
hairy Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oklahoma Posts: 22	I have plants and rocks.I do have some bala sharks that would want school.