Moved my tank infront of a window

[Vallone188]

ok, so my room is the basement and so was my beardie tank. just moved it upstairs and the sun comes right in on the tank. im thinking it'll get way to hot just like one big basking spot. i dont no if i should lower it below the window.or just bring it back downstairs.

 

[cadjockey]

I'd be careful not to cook your beardie. You would get the 'greenhouse effect'.
Is it a glass viv?

Not too long ago I came across a video on You-Tube that showed a kid really upset about his beardie. Apparantly, he left his space heater in his room (fairly close to the viv) and came back to a very unfortunate scene.

The temperatures exceeded what they should be and the poor thing cooked to death.

If you get direct sunlight coming through the window, I wouldn't advise it. If it is northern light, then it shouldn't harm it, but I would monitor the viv for a while to confirm that the temps aren't exceeding 105-110 F.

 

[beardieaddict]

agreed with above poster also light coming through the window is magnifed and also going through a viv magnified again its like a big magnfind glass be very carefull when doing this but i wouldnt recommend it at all

 

[Ryloth]

When I had mine by a window I had blinds over it. But I moved it across the room dued to Michigan is cold in the winter and my windows are not sealed. So I would either put blinds over it, or move it. Depending if you live where winters are cold, I would not put it in the basement unless your sure it is warm. And it could be expensive to keep it warm.

Great question
Ryloth