Sunlight better than tank light?

[penngomifan]

i have a fish tank setup next to the window, i was wondering if its better to leave the fist tank lights off and use the sunlight as there light source??? i was just curious because i do this from time to time.......

 

[frasertheking]

it will only help if you have plants otherwise algea will love it

 

[Delhezi222]

Agreed, the algae will flourish.

 

[mike dunagan]

even if you have plants, algae will grow like crazy...

 

[penngomifan]

guess i wont be doing that anymore............

 

[Mystix212]

I have a semi-planted tank that recieves constant daylight and the algae that grows is hard to clean off, fluffy, and dark green. Not so pleasent. If you look at a tank that's getting loads of sunlight without the tank lights on, the colours are appauling.

 

[navygirl76]

also, in the summer it raise your temp on the tank.. so just watch and make sure you dont boil your fish.

 

[Nic]

if the tank was meant for algea its a great idea

 

[Jkoziatek]

i have a tank by a window and i NEVER get algae... which had kept me very puzzled for a long time... hmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[aquatic_wonders]

My tank beside the window always gets cloudy even with blinds close.