Aquariums and Fish Keeping @lemmy.world smartalec13 @lemmy.world 1w ago

If you can afford them, lightscreens really do make a difference, damn

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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I'm more into a natural back drop but this looks nice. Just expensive and unnecessary. I do think it helps the aesthetics a lot! I learned this was even a thing today, so you learn something everyday.
- It definitely was expensive and unecessary lol I won’t deny. And thanks :)
  
  I'm a shrimp lover. I have pretty much all types. You have an awesome tank. No doubt there was money spent on it. I'd like to hear more about it and specifically some of your plant choices.
I know nothing about this, so this maybe a stupid question. Do the fishies have any problems with these lights?
- Generally the lights are for the aquarist and plants. The fish don't care
  
  Are they generally kept on all the time or set on a timer?
TIL about aquarium lightscreen. Looks great!
- Thank you :)
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.
Looks really pretty!
- Thank you

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