Suggestions for windowscreen/window covering?

OneReef · 03/01/2008, 04:25 PM

The new tank that I am setting up is near a window, and about half of the day, some sunlight would be hitting the tank. I do have the option to close the blinds, but was curious if there was some type of screen that you could put on the window that would block out the harmful/algae growing light, but still allow you to see out of the window for a view. I could close my blinds, but I like to look out of that window during the day when I am at the computer. Any thoughts?

cloak · 03/01/2008, 04:44 PM

Kinda like tinting the windows in a car. Home Depot should be able to help you out.

Agu · 03/01/2008, 04:54 PM

Sunlight will not cause algae to grow. One of my tanks gets a couple hours of sunlight per day in the spring and fall. Only effect is the corals really expand in the sunlight.

However heat can be an issue. If there is a heat problem the window tint should help.

cloak · 03/01/2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by Agu
Sunlight will not cause algae to grow. One of my tanks gets a couple hours of sunlight per day in the spring and fall. Only effect is the corals really expand in the sunlight.

However heat can be an issue. If there is a heat problem the window tint should help.

I don't understand. Aren't the PC's, VHO's, metal halides a reproduction of sunlight? You probably don't have enough nutrients in your tank for the sunlight to even matter when it comes down to algae growth.

AquaReeferMan · 03/01/2008, 05:10 PM

Yeah, my tank is right next to a bay window and gets plenty of natural sunlight. Ive never had an algae issue. Keep your nutrients down and you shouldnt have any algae problems.

03/01/2008, 04:25 PM	#1
OneReef Reef Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the great South Posts: 3,218	Suggestions for windowscreen/window covering? The new tank that I am setting up is near a window, and about half of the day, some sunlight would be hitting the tank. I do have the option to close the blinds, but was curious if there was some type of screen that you could put on the window that would block out the harmful/algae growing light, but still allow you to see out of the window for a view. I could close my blinds, but I like to look out of that window during the day when I am at the computer. Any thoughts?

03/01/2008, 04:54 PM	#3
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	Sunlight will not cause algae to grow. One of my tanks gets a couple hours of sunlight per day in the spring and fall. Only effect is the corals really expand in the sunlight. However heat can be an issue. If there is a heat problem the window tint should help. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

03/01/2008, 05:10 PM	#5
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	Yeah, my tank is right next to a bay window and gets plenty of natural sunlight. Ive never had an algae issue. Keep your nutrients down and you shouldnt have any algae problems. __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

03/01/2008, 04:44 PM	#2
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	Kinda like tinting the windows in a car. Home Depot should be able to help you out.