Stand lighting???

[Blue Ring Octopus]

I just got my new aquarium stand and I want to do some nice lighting for it, I was thinking about getting the Leds that come in a role, is that a good idea? I want to make sure the lighting is secure, right now the stand is empty, so this will be the first thing I do. Anything thoughts or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

[S2G]

That's what I've done in the past and is on the to do list now. I was going to get a roll with remote and several colors to switch to

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Thanks, which lights are you considering?

 

[Mattt]

I just did this exact thing to my stand for my Waterbox 20. I went on Amazon and purchased an led kit for a tv and it worked out great. The kit came with a remote so I have a bunch of color and brightness options as well. I attached them to the inside of the cutout in my stand and it illuminates the inside and makes the stand glow a bit. Sorry I dont have better pictures right now.

 

[samnaz]

I got some from Lowe’s but anywhere like Home Depot or amazon will do. LED strip lights be sure to get waterproof!

 

[Katrina71]

I just did this exact thing to my stand for my Waterbox 20. I went on Amazon and purchased an led kit for a tv and it worked out great. The kit came with a remote so I have a bunch of color and brightness options as well. I attached them to the inside of the cutout in my stand and it illuminates the inside and makes the stand glow a bit. Sorry I dont have better pictures right now.

My son has the same thing. @Scurvy 's fault. His work with Alexa too (in case the remote is too exhausting)

 

[BirdGuy21]

I've been thinking of doing this to my stand. The tank is in the basement and the lighting in that corner isn't the brightest, so it would make it easier to see cords during maintenance.

 

[homer1475]

Strip LED's off amazon, magentic switches, and an apex with a BOB. Mine turn on when I open the doors to the cabinet.

 

[Rollman]

Strip LEDs from Amazon

 

[S2G]

Thanks, which lights are you considering?

No brand in particular. Honestly they're usually just outdoor party type lights with a vinyl tubing over them nothing fancy. I just run them around the inside edge with some coax type cable hangers.

 

[Silent]

Did the same with mine. Changes like 20 different colors. Just want it for white so i can see in sump area though.

 

[JoshH]

I bought all mine from Superbrightleds.com

You can order them in multiple lengths with pre-wired end connections in different individual colors or multiple coloured LEDs. Got the wireless remote for myself which was a nice touch. Even used the grow lights for my fuge and they worked really well.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/?gc...3vOEV6JoqVcdoqWfg3NDVwxo-Bhso0IcaAjawEALw_wcB

 

[S2G]

Thanks, which lights are you considering?

No brand in particular. Honestly they're usually just outdoor party type lights with a vinyl tubing

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Ok I was thinking about the leds that come in a role. They lay flat.

 

[samnaz]

here are mine (LEDs from Lowes):

 

[S2G]

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[S2G]

Ok I was thinking about the leds that come in a role. They lay flat.

I tried those but the ones I used corroded. They really need be waterproof or have a protective coating from what I've seen.

 

[minus9]

I just used a kit from Amazon that I could cut and add extensions, which allowed me to extend the coverage a little more.

 

[Silent]

@minus9 Are you not running a skimmer?

 

[minus9]

@minus9 Are you not running a skimmer?

I'm running a skimmer. I believe this pic was taken when I did a trial run of the plumbing. I have a Nyos 160.