Need some insights from those who keep tanks / FGT in exposed area - not fully shaded from rain and sunlight.
I am in the process of making an upgrade for my ATFs and talking to a supplier the possibility of a 8 x 4 x 3.5 FGT.
It won't be placed inside my house and the roofed area in my garden is already allocated to 2 large 300 gal tank.
This FGT will most likely be place at a semi shaded are where it will be exposed to partial sun (up to 40C on hot days for couple of hours daily).
The supplier told me due to the sheer volume of the water, the temperature will not fluctuate to more than 1-2C if hit by direct sunlight for just 2-3 hours during noon).
I am not too sure about this nor the any bad effects that might occurr.
Some other details:
FGT in White - more reflective of heat compare to darker colours.
Algae - probably will let it grow on the sides while I will need to work at scraping it off the viewing glass.
Please share some of your experience and thoughts.
Sincere thanks.
I am in the process of making an upgrade for my ATFs and talking to a supplier the possibility of a 8 x 4 x 3.5 FGT.
It won't be placed inside my house and the roofed area in my garden is already allocated to 2 large 300 gal tank.
This FGT will most likely be place at a semi shaded are where it will be exposed to partial sun (up to 40C on hot days for couple of hours daily).
The supplier told me due to the sheer volume of the water, the temperature will not fluctuate to more than 1-2C if hit by direct sunlight for just 2-3 hours during noon).
I am not too sure about this nor the any bad effects that might occurr.
Some other details:
FGT in White - more reflective of heat compare to darker colours.
Algae - probably will let it grow on the sides while I will need to work at scraping it off the viewing glass.
Please share some of your experience and thoughts.
Sincere thanks.
