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[Andyvette]

I have a tank (100g) that has a mirror on the back. I think I might keep it there. Are there any adverse effects (like fish running into them or seeing themselves and feeling threatened)?

 

[brant]

Don't know about most fish but have heard of some oscars getting pretty upset with there reflection and hitting the tank with a real good thump. Enough that they hurt themselfs.

 

[rollin_22]

yeah in my experiences, fish dont seem to like to lokk at themselves, i have lost two fish because of them running into the glass because of their reflection...

 

[Andyvette]

Don't know about most fish but have heard of some oscars getting pretty upset with there reflection and hitting the tank with a real good thump. Enough that they hurt themselfs.

Angels, RTS, and some larger schoaling fish.... that should be it in the tank. Its a wierd kind of mirror. It is an oceanic aquarium, and has the mirror epoxy'd on the back.... I just think it would be a PITA to remove it....

 

[rollin_22]

well, if the fish dont seem to mind leave it, but if they start acting funny, take it off

 

[Andyvette]

well, if the fish dont seem to mind leave it, but if they start acting funny, take it off

Thats what I'll try. I just know bettas and mirrors.... why would oceanic ever put a mirror on an aquarium!?!? wierd.