Benefits of painted aquarium on discus?

[red_monk]

Hi all,

Been asking myself what are the benefits/factors behind painted discus tank? Is this merely for aesthetic purposes or does this make the discus feel safer and at home?

[jack396]

I can relate a recent experience. Whn I arrived home with my six recently purchased LPS discus, they were in a tank by a north facing window and were huddled in the corner terrified. I had some aquarium backing that I put on the window side and almost immediately they settled down. I do think that for new fish the sealing off of one side of the tank helps. For fish accustomed to their setting, however, I doubt if it makes much difference. Now, the aesthetic question is a different story. Recently I saw a dimensional backing in a picture that made the fish seem to be in an elaborately planted tank, when they were actually in a BB one. A well designed backing can enhance the watching experience for viewers.

[April]

well..for pigeons..you want light colours or pepper comes out more. so a light blue seems to be best .