How much sun is too much?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by brew0688, Feb 28, 2010.

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  1. brew0688

    brew0688 Fire Shrimp

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    Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum, and this is only my second post or so.

    I can tell this place is going to cost me a great deal of time, but time well spent. :)

    I just set up my first salt water tank. So far 25 gallons, with a bunch of LS and about 15lbs of live rock from the LFS and another 15 or so of base rock.

    As I'm still in the cycling process, I haven't picked out any lighting yet.

    My tank is in the corner of my room, around 15ft from a window. With my blinds shut, it still receives a lot of light. Is it only DIRECT sunlight I need to be concerned about, or should I be concerned about ambient sunlight?

    Thanks
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Ambient can cause some algae growth on the glass but I have not seen it cause any problems elsewhere in the tank.