offminded

What kind of impact does exposure to natural light have on a tank? I am wondering if the location of my tank and the exposure to natural light is having any negative impact on my tank...any insight woruld be appreciated.

Hypnox

You might see more algae growth than you would if it didn't have exposure to natural light. Otherwise it really shouldn't have any negative impact, I would think the impact might even be positive for the most part.

sgould

+1

offminded

thats what i thought...the more i thought about it, the more i realized that algae was growing much faster now that the weather has started to change and there is more sunlight. suppose its a good idea to get a lawnmower blenny to help control it? or any other critters that i can put in there to help?

Hypnox

Another option is to increase your clean up crew. Not sure how much of what you have in there right now for a clean up crew.

offminded

i guess i can do both...would you recommend more snails or hermits or both? or something different entirely?

Hypnox

Pretty much all of it. Wouldn't hurt to add another emerald crab as 1 per 20 gallons is the reccomended on liveaquaria and they are hair algae eating machines.

offminded

ok...cool...thanks for the suggestions...i am sure that my wife would love to go with me on another trip to the fish store. i guess i could take her shopping first...lol