Mirrors In The Tanks

[sparky_555]

Hi, the tank i plan on using for a betta currently has a mirror for a back wall, and i dont know what to do about covering it up. If i just leave it the poor betta will tire himself out flaring at himself

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[BWBettas]

Depends on the temperament of the betta. If he is a timid boy, he will most probably get bored of himself but if he is aggressive he will probably do him self more harm than good

Bret

 

[colorfulmusic]

I have a question about a mirror, too. Bill is full of himself - He's graceful and once I put a big mirror by his bowl for a few minutes; he loved it. I have this really little mirror that could go inside his bowl. Should I put it in?

 

[Rediahs]

No. Don't put it in. It's good for them every once in awhile, but flaring constantly is bad, he will exhuast himself.

Just do what you were doing. I suggest every day let him flare for 10 minutes or so. All day everyday is not good, but every once in awhile is fine.

 

[Taridan]

has a mirror for a back wall,

Well, I would think doing things to cover it up would work... I'm fond of using the plastic mesh you can get at craft stores I don't think you'd want to try and paint, since the mirror is facing into the tank, right? umm, pretty much anything thats thin and safe to cover it up should work.