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Is it a bad idea to put a saltwater fish tank right next to a window?
I am about to set up a 20 gallon long and I wonder If it is ok to place it infront of a window. I know putting a FW tank right next to a window is not a good idea but am not sure if it is the same for SW tanks.
Any input is greatly appreciated. Cheers |
temp swings and algae(not as big a prob)
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I am not worried aboyt temperature swings, what I am worried about is getting tons of algae. I know putting a FW tank right next to a window is not a good idea as algae would grow like crazy. But am not sure if Saltwater tanks have the same problem.
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Heat would still be the biggest concern especially in a smaller tank |
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It is going to be a reef tank with a couple of fish and invertebrates. I currently have a 29 gallon tank that's close to the window. I noticed that when I opened the blinds during the last few days that were sunny and the sun shone into the tank, the corals actually looked bigger and happier. I am in the process of setting up a 20 gallon long and I would like to put it in my office infront of a window. I know that Anthony(Seahorsefanatic) has a reef tank infront of a window and the tank seems to be doing well. cheers |
Yes, but the frag tank has a backing to block out most of the sunlight. I tried an experiment to give the corals a bit more natural light, but it grew the bad algae faster so I now have a reflective white backing to block out sunlight.
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I have my 60gal FOWLR very a large window. it has no backing. in short, yes algae does become a problem with all the sunlight although temperature swings have not been a problem for me.
I would definitely have a heavy curtain on the window. that way, if you want to cut the lights for a few days to kill off algae, you can do it without sunlight mucking up your plans. |
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