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	Male Betta and Mirror backed tank
minigod Small Fry Posts: 13 Kudos: 14 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Dec-2004	I have just bought a male Betta to put in my showcase tank to keep my Zebra Plec company. The tank is shapped and has a mirrored back. Do you think it will stress the Betta out seeing his reflection? I hope not because his blue/purple colouring looks great near the Zebra Plec
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Hi minigod welcome to the site. While mirrors are used to help give a betta a work out by causing them to flare, it's generally not good for them to be around the mirror 24/7 as the reason they are flaring is that they're stressed. 24/7 stress is not a good thing . Additionally I've found in the past that my bettas quickly learned to recognize both their own reflection and the betta on the pellets package. Once they learned that there was no more flaring. ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
minigod Small Fry Posts: 13 Kudos: 14 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Dec-2004	Annoyingly there is nothing i can do about the mirror is it forms the back of the tank. I will keep an eye on him to see if he learns...I hope so because he looks good with the Zebra, otherwise I'll have to move him into my BIG lounge tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	I agree with Babelfish, not good for a Betta. But maybe lining the back with some plants to reduce the amount of visible mirror would be an option? Good Luck! I'm also just curious what size is the tank? Last edited by Jessnick at 28-Jan-2005 18:00 Last edited by Jessnick at 28-Jan-2005 18:01
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Plants are a good idea. Another trick is to let the algae grow over the mirror...it'll keep the the reflections down somewhat. ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
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