Reservoirs, the do's and don'ts?

Due to my size constraints, I've had to settle for a clear reservoir. From what I have read a clear reservoir is not a wise decision as the light leads to algae growth and other bacterias. Is this true? And if so what are some efficient solutions to this problem? Money is a factor. I saw 'abudsmoker' using a clear reservoir and this is what has me asking this question.

Clear res's will almost 100% lead to algae once you add nutrients too it.

Get some black garbage sacks and cover it up.

nongreenthumb said:

Clear res's will almost 100% lead to algae once you add nutrients too it.

Get some black garbage sacks and cover it up.

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Great idea! That is what I am after, something cheap quick and does the job! thanks!!

Any black garbage bag will do? Or something specific? Maybe a thickness?

trash bag thickness should do it. anything black really. stuff clothes around it make it dark yo holla

black spraypaint. on the outside, not on the inside though.

Trash bag is much easier, trust someone who has tried both and used a whole can of spray paint and got no where.

Trash bag is the way. cheap n quick..

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