How to reduce background reflection?

[Supermassive]

I put a black background behind my tank but I think my Betta can see himself in the reflection. Is there any way I can reduce the reflection without changing my lighting? Would an actual aquarium background be less reflective than black paper or not really?

[TheSwissAquarist]

Instead of changing the lighting, try moving it around a bit to see if it gets better. Matt black spray paint also works. 

[Kit Craft]

I have always used black poster board or card stock without reflection. Does the paper have a more matte side that you can switch too? I know mine comes with a gloss side and a matte side. 

[Supermassive]

On 10/22/2023 at 11:36 AM, TheSwissAquarist said:

Instead of changing the lighting, try moving it around a bit to see if it gets better. Matt black spray paint also works.

Move it around how? Like don't have the paper right up against the tank? 

On 10/22/2023 at 12:04 PM, Kit Craft said:

I have always used black poster board or card stock without reflection. Does the paper have a more matte side that you can switch too? I know mine comes with a gloss side and a matte side

hmm maybe its just the lighting in my room. No its matte on both sides.

[Kit Craft]

@Supermassive I am not sure, it could be, I am by no means an expert. But my house has poor lighting so maybe that is a factor, lol. 

[TheSwissAquarist]

On 10/22/2023 at 6:12 PM, Supermassive said:

Move it around how? Like don't have the paper right up against the tank? 

Move the lighting around a bit. Maybe don’t put it at the back of the tank, if it’s there? 

[Supermassive]

On 10/22/2023 at 12:38 PM, TheSwissAquarist said:

Move the lighting around a bit. Maybe don’t put it at the back of the tank, if it’s there?

Oh lol I'm dumb. It is at the back of the tank but it kind of has to be there because of my plants. I moved it as far forward as I can. seems to have helped a bit. Thank you.