New to freshwater, algae question

[Davidb6]

Considering switching from reef to a nano (35g +/-) fresh.

Question, I would like to put the fresh water tank in a sun room. Direct sunlight causes algae outbreaks in reef tanks, does it do the same in freshwater tanks or is it actually helpful to plants?

Thanks

[troy]

It helps the plants because it gives more light, but you'll probably get algae as well. Also, you need to make sure the tank doesn't overheat because it' in direct sun.

[Davidb6]

I have a spot on the wall that only gets in-direct light. Should help with the heat buildup. As long as I clean the algae off the glass daily is there anything else I should be concerned about?

Thanks for the help
Dave

[Alfcea]

Though some types of "algae" are very easy to clean off the glass (brown algae -- diatoms), others are very hard and you will need at least a razor. I wouldn't risk it. I think you should avoid sun light -even indirect- as much as possible.

[Davidb6]

Thanks for the advise