My better fish is unfortunately extremely stressed all of a sudden in his tank. After I cleaned his tank with a gravel vacuum today and added new, dechlorinated water at the same temperature of 79°F, he has been charging the glass at all sides because he sees his reflection. I have had him for a week so I am confused as to why he is just now starting to act like this. I tried to cover one of the sides he was mainly freaking out at with several things suggested online (solid black t-shirt, white towel, white printer paper, light blue hand towel) and he continued to flare and knock his head into the glass. I know that with a round tank, reflections can be pretty bad. I have tried several different lighting set ups but none have helped.
Thus, I am buying a new tank after only 7 days.... what type of tank should I get? I want one that will have NO reflection/ mirror effect for the fish.
And for the time being, should I put a solid white or black towel over the side of the tank?
Thus, I am buying a new tank after only 7 days.... what type of tank should I get? I want one that will have NO reflection/ mirror effect for the fish.
And for the time being, should I put a solid white or black towel over the side of the tank?