Mirror In Tank

[laurac94]

Hi all, im thinking of setting up my 30 litre tank as a betta tank. Only problem is the back panel is a mirror. Would This be a problem? I have heard that they will attack their own reflection and I don't want it getting stressed.

 

[TallTree01]

Well, bettas don't like other fish that look like themselves. A mirror looks identical to the betta in question.
I'd think it would cause problems yes.

 

[ReiRei]

I agree, bettas are fighters, and thus will try to fight their own reflection, and will probably become stressed

 

[Meeresstille]

If you have java moss you could make a moss wall to cover up the mirror from the inside of the tank. I was thinking about doing that for one of my tanks....
 
Edited to add: http/www.aquamoss.net/How%20to%20create%20a%20moss%20wall/How%20to%20create%20a%20moss%20wall.htm

 

[SamB]

My bettas flared at their reflections in the glass for a while and then got used to them. Not sure if it would be the same with a mirror.

 

[laurac94]

Ok I think I might not use that tank then ;-) was only an idea but its always best to check first ;-)

 

[FungusTrooper]

That moss wall idea is amazing - if I ever start farming aqua moss I might make one of those.
 
Glad you decided against the mirror tank - it wont do him any good, and could do harm.