tank placement

[glowplug]

Ok so I know natural light isnt a good Idea, heres my delimma, the only good place in my house is in front of a large window and a sliding glass door, now most of the time we leave the blinds closed, and the tank is about 8 feet away from the windows, facing them. Is this setting myself up for lots of future pain? that window only has a lot of light from about 1:30 till 6 or 7. I know the worst right?!?!?!?!

 

[fedukeford]

it might give u a little algea, but as long as u keep the blinds closed it shouldnt be 2 bad

 

[usinkit]

I dont think it will be too bad. Natural light is good as long is you have your water quality up. Buy a great skimmer and keep up with water changes and ou will be fine.

 

[saltfan]

Originally Posted by usinkit
I dont think it will be too bad. Natural light is good as long is you have your water quality up. Buy a great skimmer and keep up with water changes and ou will be fine.
Yea, I have mine 3' from 2 3' windows, lil algea never hurt anyone. You should be ok. By the way, I keep my blinds open also.

 

[glowplug]

thanks guys, quick question, protien skimming neccesary in a 20 gallon? LFS told me NOOOOOOOO im scared

[hr]
also said NOOOOOOOOOOOO carbon!

 

[usinkit]

I beleive a protein skimmer is a must. I run carbon for one week out of a month, but dont see any problem running 24/7 365 days a year.