i keep my bata fish in his bowl next to the mirror. he puffs up sometimes because he thinks its another fish. is this a bad thing?
2007-07-21 10:21:10 · 13 answers · asked by Betsy 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
It's fine for a short time, like 10-15 minutes once a day, but not long term. In the long term is will cause him stress.
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2007-07-21 10:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 20-gallon next to the TV and my fish are fine.
2016-05-19 06:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is good for them to have a mirror next to there tank ,NOT 24-7 THO. 20 minutes a DAY is anough, It wil stress them out leaving it there 24-7, 20 mins a day is fine, it exercises there muscles.
2007-07-21 10:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah, its okay to do so. just don't leave him there for a whole day. maybe a little less than a half hour is good so he doesn't feel lonely.
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2007-07-22 20:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by Del Sol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While this won't kill your fish it can be stressful for him. When he sees himself in the mirror he assumes it is another male and becomes aggressive. This will add stress to his life and isn't really recommended.
2007-07-21 12:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say no, but u could always slip a piece of paper in between the tank and mirror to block the view! good luck
2007-07-21 10:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a very short time it's ok, but for a very long time it's not. It'll stress him out and cause him to die early.
~ZTM
2007-07-21 12:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is ok to leave your fish next to the mirror...fish do not stress, people do....lol. I own fish & have owned fish for over 20 years.....
2007-07-21 10:27:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, he could think its another male so he will probly attack his bowl or what ever he is in, and could hurt his self
2007-07-21 10:27:05 · answer #9 · answered by kdogg91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this stresses them out.. they are known for fighting other males and all betas that are sold are males. Please remove the mirror and stop stressing out your fish...
2007-07-21 10:26:38 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋