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If you can afford them, lightscreens really do make a difference, damn (infosec.pub)
submitted 3 months ago by smartalec13@lemmy.world to c/aquariums@lemmy.world
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I’ve had this tank for about 9 months now. While it’s been very beautiful, my background has been rough. First it was a simple foggy-glass film. Then I removed that to try to add a white one, which only looked worse.

But finally, I was able to afford a dream item - a lightscreen.

And damn, the difference is insane lol. It may show off the algae more, but it really makes the colors pop.

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[–] ThrowawayInTheYear23@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

TIL about aquarium lightscreen. Looks great!

[–] smartalec13@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Thank you :)

[–] fossphi@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I know nothing about this, so this maybe a stupid question. Do the fishies have any problems with these lights?

[–] Dhs92@programming.dev 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Generally the lights are for the aquarist and plants. The fish don't care

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Are they generally kept on all the time or set on a timer?

[–] smartalec13@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I plan on getting a timer for these, but currently I turn them on and off manually. I only have them on when the over-tank lights are on, so 1pm to 8pm. Sometimes I’ll turn the backlight off early.

So far I’m not sure if it bothers the fish, they seem to be acting normal

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

About $80-200. https://thelightground.eu/ https://ultumnaturesystems.com/atmos/

and diy https://www.instructables.com/A-Complete-Idiots-Guide-to-Make-LED-Light-Unit/ https://aquariumslab.com/how-to-build-a-diy-led-aquarium-light/

Not my thing, but seems like it would be good for the fishies, as well.

[–] Zwiebel@feddit.org 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's.. it's a display isn't it

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 1 points 1 month ago

I suppose if one has a spare display, it could be used. I think this is a simple LED light screen, to make a colored background.