jayci Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Where can I get one way mirrow glass from? Would like to built a breeding tank with one way mirror glass. theory being is that I can look in without disturbing the fish, some fish are shy and don't like it when I come into the room and watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayci Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Or is it called two way, I get it confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 won't the fish get freaked by their reflections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayci Posted February 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I don;t know about freaked. Some fish would like bettas, but other fish like guppies and corys would think they have some company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have heard of some fish hating mirrored glass (not "one way glass") as they hate the reflections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 probably not a good idea in a breeding setup, males could spend all their time fighting off their reflection and not doing the job with the females Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have a couple of 1200mm tanks full of plant that are mirrored back and sides and they look fantastic. The plant goes on forever. The fish don't seem to worry. I have kribs breeding in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Dont confuse these comments with mirror one-way, mirrorpane and most reflective glass is made by fireing ions to the surface of one side of the glass (often tinted glass has a better reflective result with these coatings). The glass requires less light on the side to be viewed from normally 80% for privacy. When the lighting is reversed, often the reverse effect will take place. Chips in the glass should be avoided like a madman with a gun as thermal breakage is very common. In order for you tank to work even partially, you would need strong lighting in the tank and for the room to be quite dark... is it worth while... I dont know, would I ever think of doing it in one of my tanks.... never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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