A Couple of Questions???

[Joe Smith]

First question, How would the fish react to having a mirrored
background? I checked with the local hardware store and found out I
can get a mirror cut to the exact size of the tank for around $60, I
think that's a pretty good deal, just wondered how the fish would get
along. I plan on keeping Bluegill and perch, maybe a couple of
bullhead.
Second question the glass lid I received with the tank had plastic
hinges that held the two glass pieces together, where can I get more
of these the hardware store has no idea and I can't seem to find any
on the net. Any Suggestions?

[Rick]

"Joe Smith" > wrote in message
...
> First question, How would the fish react to having a mirrored
> background? I checked with the local hardware store and found out I
> can get a mirror cut to the exact size of the tank for around $60, I
> think that's a pretty good deal, just wondered how the fish would get
> along. I plan on keeping Bluegill and perch, maybe a couple of
> bullhead.
> Second question the glass lid I received with the tank had plastic
> hinges that held the two glass pieces together, where can I get more
> of these the hardware store has no idea and I can't seem to find any
> on the net. Any Suggestions?
>

not sure about the mirror other than bluegills become quite aggressive at
spawning time and may have a problem with their own reflection. I also found
that I had more algae in a tank that I had in front of a mirror , light
reflection I guess. You could always make you own hinges. I use nylon
mosquito screening cut about 1 1/2" wide. Tape off each side of the opening
and run a bead of silicone over the glass. Press the netting into the
silicone so the silicone spreads over all the netting. You can apply another
layer for extra strength. Remove the masking tape and trim off the excess
netting with an exacto knife. Works great.

Rick

[Keith J]

You could always make you own hinges. I use nylon
> mosquito screening cut about 1 1/2" wide. Tape off each side of the
opening
> and run a bead of silicone over the glass. Press the netting into the
> silicone so the silicone spreads over all the netting. You can apply
another
> layer for extra strength. Remove the masking tape and trim off the excess
> netting with an exacto knife. Works great.
>
> Rick
>
Very clever ! I'm going to try this when I make a top for my 40 breeder.

Keith J.