Does condensation on glass canopy affect light from penetrating into the tank?

[PattyCakes81]

Hi Guys,

I have a quick question.
does condensation on glass canopy affect light from penetrating into the tank?



I ask is because I will be having live plants.

Much Thanks,
Patricia

Sent from my SGH-T989 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App

 

[Fishfiles1]

i have never had this issue affect my plants it could maybe affect High light plants

 

[Rev_Jim_Jones]

My Highlight plants don't seem to mind but a lot Depends on what kind of light fixture you have and the actual amount of light hitting the Cover.

 

[THE V]

The heat from the lights will warm up the glass and keep the condensation down if they are close enough to the glass.

Having a high amount of condensation will increase the scattering of the light and can decrease the PAR levels in the tank. It's a small amount though and not worth worrying about.

 

[tanker]

Yes it would.

My tanks (both) have no glass on top. I get much more light, and have not had (too many fishes) jump out.

I have only lost 2 fishes to jumping in almost 10 years with no top.

 

[Karizen]

i also took my hoods off because i was getting some nasty protein build up on it along with some gross looking algae!!