Mirrors

[lmcarlton]

Hey,

My stepfather had an idea that I thought I would run past you since someone here should know the answer.

He thought it would be pretty cool to put a mirror in the back of the tank either on the inside or the outside of the tank.

I thought this might not be the best idea because the fish would definately see themselves... would this not cause some stress or would it be fine.

Also I know that the metal could leach into the tank if it was on the inside and I know I wouldn't want to try and hang it on the side.

So can this be done at all in any way? Has anyone ever tried it?

Lea-Andra

 

[england]

what fish are we talking about?
my sisters tank is mirrored already with tetras / danios / guppys.......looks good......

 

[trace1]

they sell tanks with mirrored backs in pets@home.
wouldn't be any good for a betta thou as it would just get stressed seeing himself all the time

 

[helsekia]

yeah ive seen those mirrored tanks in pets at home and ive seen one with fish in and although they do look gorgeous I think it must be stressful for some types of fish like bettas or firemouths for example.but thats just my opinion.

 

[lmcarlton]

Platies, tetras, loach. That's what I have.

Lea-Andra

 

[england]

yes should be ok but no metal on mirror inside......
what about stick on mirror paper put like backing on reverse

 

[lmcarlton]

yes should be ok but no metal on mirror inside......
what about stick on mirror paper put like backing on reverse

Now that's a good idea. I will have to look into that. Probably less weight, less expensive... definately an idea. Thanks

 

[england]

your welcome just rem not for bettas / cichlids etc

 

[Rooster]

Cheap mirror backing... foil Christmas/gift wrapping paper - the back is almost a mirror !

 

[blitztidus]

I once saw a tank that had an entire black back except for a mirror circle in the middle of it all. IT WAS AWESOME

 

[jkrekord]

hey thats a nifty idea get one of them tanks with the mirror back from pets @ home paint the back black except for a circle in the middle would give the same effect