Mirror for a Backgound

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  1. 32Boom

    32Boom Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Has anyone tried this? Know of anyone who has? It could have many advantages of an aquarium w/ a 4-sided view.
     
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  2. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    It will (*might) drive your fish up a wall...

    I had a mirror behind my tank for like a week and my Yellow tang thought he needed to kick his own ass
     
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  3. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    LMAO... couldnt resist
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I don't think it's a good idea either, my tang does the same thing when it can see it's reflection in the glass. Plus, i think it will become annoying quickly.
     
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  5. ReefDaily

    ReefDaily Skunk Shrimp

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    Probably a not a good idea... and seems kind of tacky. Not only do I think it would confuse your fish, but I think it would confuse you too! lol

    Black/Blue backgrounds are the nicest. Look at GuitarMan's signature.... Classy!

    Something different to try, dark window tint on the back wall.
     
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  6. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Vote for Blue!
     
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  7. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    I have dark window tint, the darkest you can possibly get and works pretty good. You can look through my 46 tank thread and see if you like it or not
     
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  8. kalandra

    kalandra Flamingo Tongue

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    vote for black

    besides think about it . if you put a mirror there you would have to look at urself and your fish would have to look at two of you from both sides ......SCARY
     
    kalandra, Nov 3, 2009
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  9. 32Boom

    32Boom Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I only have one fish. And he can beat him self into the glass if he wants to; my bicolor is indestructible. I guess I just would really like to be able to see the other side of my rock, so many coral placement possibilities. It was just a thought...

    And "class" is for squares. If it's good enough for my bedroom ceiling, I can put it behind my aquarium. ;)
     
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  10. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    eventually won't matter, eh? ;)

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