Aquarium near window?!?

[oscar]

Hi Guys,
I have at the moment my set up within dining room/ been running around 6weeks, I have a journal on this forum.I have had no issue with Algae/ twin star lights on a dimmer.

The question is I’m thinking of moving tank into the front room, is an area we often sit in/ read a book etc.Just means we can enjoy aquascape( well I think its okay/ not a bad first attempt )
ONLY potential issue is the front window, the tank would be situated around 12/15 feet from actuall window. WOULD this /could it be an issue with unwanted light/ algae?!?
Has anyone got an aquascape set up near window with no algae issues?!?
I think it should be okay that distance from window?!?

Thanks,

Oscar.

 

[Guest]

the tank would be situated around 12/15 feet from actuall window

I'm sure it'll be fine. The only complication woud be direct sunlight.

 

[oscar]

I'm sure it'll be fine. The only complication woud be direct sunlight.

Thanks Tim.

 

[Tom Michael]

If the tank gets direct sunlight outside of your lighting period this will cause problems (I.e morning) unless your willing to change when CO2 comes on / extend the CO2 period

 

[micheljq]

You need a way to control direct sunlight, especially during summer where it is more intense and the days are long. Good curtains or something like that.

Michel.

 

[Keith GH]

I had two tanks about 50cm from a window and never a concern. There is a massive difference between distance from a window to direct sunlight on the tank.

Keith

 

[PARAGUAY]

Didnt Ceg have a 6ft tank next to a window.?