My tank is not set up against the wall, so if I wanted too I could take out the background and I could have a see through tank. My question is would the fish stress out without the background? they usually go behind the rocs if the want to hide, but if I take the background of they wont be able to do so.

I thought it would be pretty nice to have see through tank, but I wont do it if the fish are going to stress.

all my tanks (besides my saltwater setup) are see through and they are doing just fine

tim

in the amazon, fishes who are in the middle of the river have no place
to hide. i believe this could also apply in any place, thus, a see through
tank would not make any difference.

in some cases, people tend to install their tank in the middle of the house
so that they can their fishes in all angles. however, it is advisable to have
regular schedule for light shut off in order for the oscar to have sleeping
time.

I lately upgraded a tank to a 90Gl-bartype tank.
Its got 5 windowns and angles I can watch the fish.
If they want to hide, they swim to the opposite side of where i'm standing.
But, its very cool!!!!I'd say go for it!

I do not have back grounds on any tank. All of mine are on a wall.

should be fine just provide a small cave like hideing place for them to go if they get worred

Thanks guys. i'm going to do it today and see what happens.

my other tnak have a 360 degrees viewing. and my oscar always follow me
wherever i go. they wiggles the tails asking for mfood even if they are
full. i find it very amusing to watch them following me