Backrounds

[lock77]

Are backrounds that important? I took one off on Saturday because water had got between it and the glass, I didn't replace it and now my fish aren't eating. The tank is tight against the wall so replacing the backround isn't really an option.

 

[fluttermoth]

Being without a background can make fish nervous. In the wild, a lot fish tend to hug the banks rather than swimming right out in the open.
 
I'm sure you can slide something down the back.

 

[lock77]

Being without a background can make fish nervous. In the wild, a lot fish tend to hug the banks rather than swimming right out in the open.
 
I'm sure you can slide something down the back.

I doubt it but i will give it a good try. They haven't ate since Saturday so its worth a shot. Thank you.

 

[fluttermoth]

Black bin bag and a long stick

 

[Fintastic!]

Can't beat the ol bin bag!

 

[CezzaXV]

I use a large sheet of black card. It's reasonably rigid so easy to slip down the back.

 

[Liz xty]

I've always considered the background was for me really, but that's a really interesting thought! Hope you can remedy the problem!

 

[lock77]

I got a backround on, my wifes arms are smaller than mine! They still haven't eaten but they are spending more time swimming about instead of hiding.

 

[Timberbatch]

Never knew that backgrounds were actually helpful! Thanks for the info! 

 
And glad your fish are improving! :]