Tank Location?

junxu95 · 01/13/2007, 05:48 PM

I just wonder if the tank location does matter with algea growing? If I put my tank by the window, and get sunlight most time in the daytime, is this going to cause algae blooming problem?

Thanks,
Ed.

reefshadow · 01/13/2007, 06:13 PM

NO. That is a myth. If you want to provide some natural light to your tank it is very beneficial and more power to you. The only issue I would be concerned about is heat.

Algae absolutely requires nutrients to grow; no excess nutrients, no nuisance algae. Keep nitrates and phosphates low and you should have no problem.

crabbejoe · 01/13/2007, 06:36 PM

I think if you can keep your phosphates and nitrates very low, there shouldn't be too much algae growth. A bigger problem might be keeping the temperature from getting too high.

crabbejoe · 01/13/2007, 06:38 PM

Reefshadow, you beat me to it!

Moloch_0 · 01/14/2007, 04:30 PM

Natural light really adds a nice look to the tank

01/13/2007, 05:48 PM	#1
junxu95 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 145	Tank Location? I just wonder if the tank location does matter with algea growing? If I put my tank by the window, and get sunlight most time in the daytime, is this going to cause algae blooming problem? Thanks, Ed.

01/13/2007, 06:13 PM	#2
reefshadow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Washington Posts: 1,786	NO. That is a myth. If you want to provide some natural light to your tank it is very beneficial and more power to you. The only issue I would be concerned about is heat. Algae absolutely requires nutrients to grow; no excess nutrients, no nuisance algae. Keep nitrates and phosphates low and you should have no problem. __________________ All Your Coral Are Belong To Us Current Tank Info: 30 Deep Blue shallow mixed rimless, MP10, Ecoxotic LED's, SCA 301 skimmer.

01/13/2007, 06:36 PM	#3
crabbejoe Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Little Chute, WI Posts: 707	I think if you can keep your phosphates and nitrates very low, there shouldn't be too much algae growth. A bigger problem might be keeping the temperature from getting too high. __________________ Joe Current Tank Info: 20 gallon reef, 75 gallon FOWLR

01/13/2007, 06:38 PM	#4
crabbejoe Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Little Chute, WI Posts: 707	Reefshadow, you beat me to it! __________________ Joe Current Tank Info: 20 gallon reef, 75 gallon FOWLR

01/14/2007, 04:30 PM	#5
Moloch_0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 186	Natural light really adds a nice look to the tank