New Tank Location? Is This Ok?

[davidgottlieb]

Is this location for my new tank going to be ok? I know it is next to a window but do you think I'll have bad algae problems?

http://bham.bluereef.zapto.org/photos/gottliebmoneypit/picture222.aspx

[Nuhtty]

I would keep teh shades drawn during daylight hours

[davidgottlieb]

Yeah. If I keep the blinds closed do you think it'll be ok?

[DaddyJax]

Yup!

[javajaws]

I don't see why you won't have a problem even with the shades open. Just keep a tank with clean, healthy water (low/no nitrate/phosphate) and you shouldn't have a problem. If you get sloppy and allow nitrates and phosphates to build up you'll have a problem regardless - the extra light will just make nuisance algae, etc. grow faster in those cases.

[davidgottlieb]

That was my original thought but I just wanted to get opinions before I did it. Thanks guys!

[bement14]

The tank doesn't look good with the shades open though if it is bright outside. I don't have special lights, but it makes my tank look bad, because it is like running 5000k bulbs.

[Drix]

I'm going to nitpick for one second, just because most windows have heaters under them- If this one does it's a bad idea, if not, should be ok as long as the window's a good one and doesn't leak alot of air in (Cold drafts)

[davidgottlieb]

It does not have a heater under them. That's a good thought though. That would have sucked. Thanks!