Sunlight for lighting

[ductTAPE]

if i were to start a planted tank would natural sunlight be enough for lighting?

 

[JLad10687]

I think it may cause algae problems but I have no idea if it would be beneficial, maybe someone else could chime in?

 

[Ace135]

depends on how much of the tank gets light, and how much light it gets a day.

on my 55 i have Jungal Val. in the cornor where the sun shines the most and they are sending off runners like no tomorrow.

 

[gomezladdams]

Enough light?Of course!,the problem is its often too much light given the nutients and co2 available and thats where the algae blooms start.Also have to be careful it doesnt raise the temp too much.