Looky Lou Marine

Looky Lou Marine, the perfect mirror for all your self-aware marine buddies! Whether you're a marine biologist or just someone who loves hanging out with dolphins, this mirror is for you.

Featuring a single mirror (unless you opt for the 10" diameter version, which comes with two!), all holes are sealed to keep out any unwanted water. And speaking of water, our mirrors are sealed to prevent any damage caused by prolonged exposure to salty seawater. You can rest assured that your Looky Lou Marine will last you a long time!

Our mirrors are available in two materials: PETG, a highly reflective plastic that comes with two polycarbonate covers for added protection, and polished stainless steel, which is unbreakable and available for special order. Each mirror is recessed into the body for added safety, and to limit the amount of flex that the mirror can "see," we leave as much of the housing as possible behind the mirror to gain further part strength and reduce mirror flex.

With 4 wall thicknesses and 32 colors to choose from, you'll find the perfect match for your marine pal's personality. And if that's not enough, we offer lots of customization options at no extra charge!

So whether you're working with dolphins or hanging out with sea turtles, Looky Lou Marine is the perfect mirror for all your self-aware marine friends.

Regarding contact with water: We have contacted every manufacturer of mirrored plastic, and every one of them recommends that contact with water be restricted. It doesn’t make any difference whether it is Acrylic or Polycarb; the mirrored backing on all plastic mirrors (no matter the manufacturer) will gradually break down over time when exposed to water. The more water it is exposed to, the faster the degradation. A brief shower from a garden hose every couple of weeks does not produce nearly the same degradation that total immersion does. We have seen noticeable degradation in (4) weeks with total immersion in salt water using our standard “unsealed” mirrors. This is not a mirror quality issue. It merely reflects (pardon the pun!) the current state of plastic mirror manufacturing.

Hardware Information

All eyebolts used in our Wildlife Toy Box products are machine-grade, zinc-plated steel for durability and strength.

If stainless steel is required for your facility or application, please contact our sales team for availability and custom options.

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Photo Credits

Photo Courtesy of Mystic Aquarium
Photo Courtesy of Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo

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Did You Know?

When you purchase a mirrored product like our Looky Lou or Rocky Lou, you actually get (2) layers of clear Polycarbonate plastic and (1) of mirrored PETG plastic. Why? 

First, early on, the mirror material was either Acrylic or Polycarbonate. We found the Acrylic Mirror to be weaker than we wanted. The Polycarbonate was certainly strong enough but more costly and tended to scratch easier. Enter PETG Mirror! 

PETG Mirror is the best of both worlds. It is very strong and, yet, priced in the range of Acrylic. Nice! We have a video of an impact test if you want to see it. 

Why the Polycarbonate? To protect the surface finish of the PETG Mirror. We ship your mirrored item with (1) Polycarb CLEAR Cover on the top layer and another one on the back side to be used on the front side when the original becomes too scratched. Kind of like a built-in spare tire. This way, the mirror is always protected.

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