Tank Journal Archive

[chimaera]

I was a bit nervous when I decided to position the tank between two windows, but so far I am loving the natural sun look the tank gets through parts of the day. Hopefully I can keep the tank clean enough not to have any algae issues as a result, but so far so good.

 

[firebird]

Love the look!:worship

There have been a few tanks using sunlight- you probably have seen them - one of the nicest was one that was set up outside in a courtyard-I'll see if i can find it,

 

[leodb89]

@parrdog has the same thing on his tank in his kitchen

 

[firebird]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1095596

 

[firebird]

This is another one
http://www.cvreefers.org/showthread.php?3113-Amazing-New-Tank-In-Monterey

Re algae- my DT gets sunlight on one side but this never seems to have caused a problem. It will be interesting to see what you find

 

[macca_75]

I think the myth of Sunlight causes algae was from days gone where we never really understood Phos, Nitrate levels, etc.

I to get the afternoon sun streaming onto the face of the tank and it does add a "natural" look to every we can't replicate.

As long as you have good husbandry skills, appropriate stockist, etc can't see why this would be an issue these days. Also, who does it better than Mother Nature?

 

[chimaera]

I think the myth of Sunlight causes algae was from days gone where we never really understood Phos, Nitrate levels, etc.

I to get the afternoon sun streaming onto the face of the tank and it does add a "natural" look to every we can't replicate.

As long as you have good husbandry skills, appropriate stockist, etc can't see why this would be an issue these days. Also, who does it better than Mother Nature?

You're probably right. I am not too concerned and see it is a very beneficial thing, plus love the look!

 

[daveH]

My Cade is next to a window and gets the morning sun on one end, the fish and corals love it and it looks great.
Especially the nem, it really extends in the sunshine.
No algae problems whatsoever.

 

[leodb89]

I've heard the whole sunlight/algae thing is partially a myth..

 

[Wrangy]

It is a complete myth ;) When you think about it our lights over the tank are all aimed, designed, programmed, built, constructed, tested, tweaked and chosen due to how close they can mirror the effect of the sun lol so a bit of sunlight will do you a world of good :D If you're good with nutrients and maintenance then you won't be having any algae issues due to some sunlight :) Looks awesome though Chim :)

 

[Boxermom]

Looks great!! It would be nice if we could do the same at our house, but the way our windows are positioned, we can really make that work.....but we do have the advantage of our house being much cooler in the summertime due to the way they are situated. Oh well, can't have it all, I guess. :)