diff --git a/src/simulation/elements/PHOT.cpp b/src/simulation/elements/PHOT.cpp
index 3c9435156..cfb104335 100644
--- a/src/simulation/elements/PHOT.cpp
+++ b/src/simulation/elements/PHOT.cpp
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ int Element_PHOT::graphics(GRAPHICS_FUNC_ARGS)
 	*fireb = *colb;
 
 	*pixel_mode &= ~PMODE_FLAT;
-	*pixel_mode |= FIRE_ADD | PMODE_ADD;
+	*pixel_mode |= FIRE_ADD | PMODE_ADD | NO_DECO;
 	return 0;
 }