Can quarantine tank have a lot of sunlight?

[SharkRacer]

I’m setting up a quarantine tank and have only two options:

1) in this closet with very little natural light.
2) Next to a massive window with a ton of diffuse sunlight

If I put it on my desk near the window I’ll be able to watch my fish while I work (which I’m hoping to do), and if I opt for the closet quarantine they will be totally out of sight.

I’d love any opinions on this. Thanks!

 

[MnFish1]

IMHO. yes - and in fact may be beneficial. clean as needed

 

[Sharkbait19]

My only concern is if you are quarantining a fish that is naturally more of a hider and prefers shade. Otherwise not a worry, just might get some extra algae.

 

[Tamberav]

velvet is photosynthetic but if you plan to use copper.... I suppose you will kill it all the same.

 

[MnFish1]

velvet is photosynthetic but if you plan to use copper.... I suppose you will kill it all the same.

Actually. another issue is the degradation by UV of medications. Through 1 glass (the window). and another - the tank. it shoudl be minimal IMHO

 

[DrMMI]

You can always tape a piece of black paper to the back of the tank facing the window to minimize the light entering the tank.

 

[bstodds15]

You can always tape a piece of black paper to the back of the tank facing the window to minimize the light entering the tank.

You could also Plasti-Dip the back of the tank!

super easy and you can peel it off down the road if you don’t want it blacked out anymore