Sunlight better than tank light?

[skiptomyzoo]

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

if you figure that out, please share your secret
as mine is on the opposite wall of the windows, and I have that problem.

 

[loach43]

Natural sunlight will help trigger breeding better than artificial light, atleast that's one good thing to know. A UV sterilizer can be added to rid the water column of algae but it will still grow as usual on surfaces.

 

[fishdance]

Pond raised fish will always have better colour than indoor tank raised fish. Natural sun will allow algae to flourish. I solved this predicament by having a central filtration system on my fishroom and putting one large tank outside. This outside tank is turned off the system and seeded with a little liquid fertiliser and will go bright green within a week. When its ready, I turn on the inlet tap back on and it will slowly feed the rest of the system. Both adults and fry benefit with a little natural green water occasionally.