Tank Placement...

[Picasso]

OK, I'm getting ready to pull my prism skimmer apart because it blows tons of bubbles in my tank no matter how slow I set the intake valve and I was thinking that I might try to move my tank. Right now it is in kind of a high traffic area that is in the hall next to the family room. I would like to move it into the family room next to some big windows. The spot is not drafty but will the natural light affect the algae growth? I can put sliders under the tank stand to move it but I don't want to keep moving it around. As always, thanks for any help....

Catherine

 

[Oscarsdad608]

The natural sunlight will probably cause algae. One side of mine gets sunlight if the blinds are open but it doesn't cause algae.

 

[yote]

The natural light may cause algae.But it can also cause the tank to run hot,especially in the summer.

 

[cthegame]

are you talking about moving the tank when its full? since you have a small tank, i would at least remove half of the water and flatten the rocks so nothing falls.

I wouldn't attempt to move it when it's full and i wouldnt attempt to move it half full if the tank was any bigger.

 

[messiah023]

Catherine,

I understand you aren't happy with your prism skimmer.
This may be a good opportunity to upgrade.

I have had tremendous success with a HOB skimmer from Octopus.
I use the BH-100F and it's been great for over a year now.
I have taken it down about every 3 months to clean it out and disassemble the pump for cleaning, and it's been a real workhorse.

Just a kind recommendation.

 

[Rcpilot]

I've had tanks in front of windows before. Many years ago, when I was a teenager, I had 17 fish tanks in my parents house. They were EVERYWHERE and there was no way to avoid having some of them in front of windows.

In my opinion, it's a HORRIBLE idea. I would NEVER place a tank in front of window today. If you have anyplace else to put the tank, do it. In front of a window or anywhere the tank could get direct sunlight is a bad idea. I ALWAYS had algae problems with the tanks that were in front of windows.

 

[Picasso]

Your parents must be very patient people! I think I'll keep my tank where it is. It is in a bit of a high traffic area but with two adults and one teen it's not like we go running through the house a lot! Thanks! Catherine