We have a glass lid for the tank, but didn’t realize it’ll be a problem with the overflow box so we’ll be looking into that. Luckily the windows aren’t that bright but we’ll look into the tint too.
I'd get a mesh lid from Clearview lids or kraken instead of a glass lid.
Are you talking about indirect light coming in versus direct sunlight on the tank?
the power of UV from sun will penetrate shades-blinds -curtains and cause algae issue and during summer months may even increase tank temperature. I often recommend placing black construction on the side of tank that faces the window to block the rays and reduce chance of excessive algae growth.I read that fish tanks shouldn’t be by windows.. This is where our new tank is going, do you think we’ll have issues?
If so any tips to combat/prevent it? Would it be better or worse to have more rock & coral on that side?
The window mostly gets sunset and they’re odd windows, so never too bright but still next to it. Good to know it’s not crazy.
Do you think fans that keep the tank normal can combat / prevent the extra algae?
I could picture the brightness in the light! I’m glad to hear it’s not crazy, when I read it I thought we’d be having a nightmare.
I think researching just makes me paranoid. Sounds like nothing a little extra cleaning can’t cure. Which isn’t bad.
It should be fine. And yes you can get fish to eat algae. So if it is a problem fish and inverts that like algae will be your friend. Until recently my tank caught the sum every morning and it wasn't any different really. I bought black out curtains and keep them closed now unless I feel like opening them. There hasn't been really less algae but the room is darker and feels more cave like!
Fans as in flow pumps?
No I thougtt he hotter climate reefers use like aqua fans on top of their tanks to keep exact temps?
