Mirrored Tank Stressful??

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  1. Kodak

    Kodak Astrea Snail

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    The back of my QT is mirrored. I'm thinking that could stress my fish. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with on that?
     
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  2. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    It's probably not helpful...

    Make sure there is plenty of hiding places! PVC parts and what not
     
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  3. Flaring Afro

    Flaring Afro Purple Spiny Lobster

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    imo sell it and get another. The new fish is already stressed and that could keep it from wanting to come out to eat etc.
     
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  4. Kodak

    Kodak Astrea Snail

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    kinda what I thought. Luckily the tank was free.
     
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  5. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Yeah, I would definitely get another tank. IME it can definitely stress out the fish. Petco is having their dollar per gallon sale right now ;)
     
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  6. Kodak

    Kodak Astrea Snail

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    I just picked up a new one from Petco!! ;D
     
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  7. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Good to hear! What size? :)
     
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  8. Kodak

    Kodak Astrea Snail

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    Picked up a 29 gallon. I've got her up and cycling already. ;D
     
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  9. 55gfowlr

    55gfowlr Zoanthid

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    I've had the back of my tank mirrored for over a year and have had no ill effects to my fish. My Hippo prefers to be close to the mirror side when at all possible. So I'm taking the devils advocate on this one.
     
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  10. Kodak

    Kodak Astrea Snail

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    I figured I'd play it safe and swap it out. Since Petco is having their $1/gallon sale, it was an easy decision. :)
     
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