Direct sunlight

[fitness]

My tank faces the same "effect" for a short time during the day and I was wondering if there are ANY benefits at all of direct sunlight on fish/live plants? Assuming water temperature is controlled and algae is well controlled with UV (23W) sterilizer?

 

[melosu58]

Moved to it`s own thread.

 

[melosu58]

I personally dont think it`s a good idea. Diffused lighting is one of the biggest contributors to algea in the tank. I have seen sunlight that goes through the top through the water and have done good. Just not through the glass.

 

[anarekist]

you will get tons of algae. the kind that will stick to surfaces in your tank and avoid your UV sterilizer.