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jessica

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Is it possible to hurt an axy with too much light? I would like to set up a tank next to a window if I can.
 
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Across from the window would be better, so there's indirect light, axies generally sleep during the day, and hunt/feed, move around more at night. If you do have it by the window, then cover it with something so your axie doesn't get stressed.
 
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clay

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you will most likely get a lot of algie growth also if you put it by the window
 
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jennifer

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Yes, and also direct sun will heat the tank, and that is exactly what you don't want. Try to put it in the coolest place in the house.
 
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luke

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mine is in the middle of the back wall in my room on a chest of draws. During most of the day there is direct light, so i just put a pillow on that sunny side and then there is a nice big shadow over him.
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amber

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I use a normal tank tube light, but then I have a lot of hygrophyla, Spyyk has a tunnel and a big shadow under the filter, not to mention a suspended wood hammock to snooze under if it's too bright
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callum

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Mines on the chest of drawers next to my bed and i keep the light off and the blinds down in the day. For a noctournal animal he sure likes to swim in the day.
 
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