Hi everyone, was just sitting and wondering why one doesn't see many "Mirror top" tanks on the marine forums. Not that I like them, but was just wondering if it's because other options look better, or is there risk of the mirror coating somehow getting into the water and poisoning the tank.
Mirror top tanks
- Thread starter chas84
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something like this?
I'm sure that picture answers your question. I removed mine...
Just be VERY careful.
Cost me R1000 and 4 stitches cause i cut myself.
Just be VERY careful.
Cost me R1000 and 4 stitches cause i cut myself.
Hehe I see... I personally don't like the mirror top. Prefer a nice wooden hood or pendants. Was just wondering. Thanks Sentari!
Oh ok, I guess those must be for freshwater fishkeepers, marine keepers have their mirror's in their bathrooms.
hehe spot on! Usually see them with big cichlids and uprooted plastic plants...
Or on their Bedroom Ceilings
+1! lol
Or on their Bedroom Ceilings
leslie hempel
Professional Aquarist
mirror top tanks are for gay people
thats why the rubber broke too busy looking at urself
Or on their Bedroom Ceilings
he he you right
@ Les- Classic- check out Magmans tank- he have mirrors installed, and Mekaeel wants to do the same, says he wants to see himself amongst them fish
@ Les- Classic- check out Magmans tank- he have mirrors installed, and Mekaeel wants to do the same, says he wants to see himself amongst them fish
LCornelius
Moderator
Looks like a prop for a bad porn movie!
Pffffft... No we can't stand the look, so 70's :razz:mirror top tanks are for gay people
leslie hempel
Professional Aquarist
oops did i say that out loud .. sorry guys thats my view..:razz:
.. sorry guys thats my view..:razz:
leslie hempel
Professional Aquarist
rainbow aquariums was the main culprit for building these tanks in the day.. it was novel back then..
It is so last century.
No, the actual problem is that the salt water eventually breaks down the reflective coating at the back. And you end up with ugly looking mirrors that looks like they are 50 years old, that have especially on the top edge a blistered look.
No, the actual problem is that the salt water eventually breaks down the reflective coating at the back. And you end up with ugly looking mirrors that looks like they are 50 years old, that have especially on the top edge a blistered look.