A "color changing" background for your reef tank! What do you think?

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Today's QOTD is inspired by the ReefStache CADE Reef Build and more specifically the update he posted yesterday about his LED lit frosted background here! I have personally seen these kits in action at a reef show and I was impressed by them and thought I might also like to try using one at some point in the future. That being said I would like to hear your thoughts on it today!

Would you ever consider using a color changing background on your reef tank?

image via @ReefStache

 

[Azedenkae]

Huh. Was gonna be a 'no' until I read the post. That looks good. Actually now I am considering it.

 

[ru4serious]

Maybe if I ever decide to clean my ba k glass

 

[Aldrinlights]

I think that's really cool.

 

[SuncrestReef]

I have a Philips Hue light strip behind my tank. The back of the tank is not transparent so you can't see the light through the tank, but it does provide nice accent lighting on the wall to counteract the constant glare of blue from the aquarium lights.

 

[Dania]

If it works on freshwater tanks I would probably do it at some point.

 

[TuxUrchin07]

I just prefer a black background

 

[Tundra Cuttle]

Definitely going to do this. I have been thinking about it for about 6 months or so.

 

[Llyod276]

Already do, depends on how much the snails eat.

 

[unchaotic]

My current tank is mounted in an opening between rooms and requires cleaning on all four sides. My future tanks will only require cleaning on the front glass lol, so no.

 

[Durhamreefer]

I have a Philips Hue light strip behind my tank.

Same here and love the effect. The back glass is black and completely covered in coraline so it's just for the glow (edit: and alerts) . I'm not sure I'd justify the expense if I had to purchase a color changing strip but the PH was gathering dust. Worked out well.

 

[MaxTremors]

I hate this. I like as natural a look as possible, this is not conducive to that goal. I can understand why other people might like it, but for me, absolutely not.

 

[BZOFIQ]

Plain old black is good for me but I like how the guy played out of the box.

 

[windemerejack]

Whatever happened to just admiring the fish and corals?
Has the hobby really gone from keeping fish and corals to keeping fancy equipment?
I fear it has.

 

[CMMorgan]

I have a Philips Hue light strip behind my tank. The back of the tank is not transparent so you can't see the light through the tank, but it does provide nice accent lighting on the wall to counteract the constant glare of blue from the aquarium lights.

That is really beautiful!!

 

[walloutlet]

I have red LEDs on the back of my tank, not for ambiance but more for visual alerting. So my tank/room changes color whenever something needs attention.

 

[ying yang]

I voted yes but not just a led light.
I not sure what its called but can buy some box that attaches to back of tank with a light in but has some sort of siloutte so can have silouttes of corals or fish or even surface of the sea/ sun shining through etc

 

[Dania]

That sounds very pretty

 

[stanleo]

That does look cool but do that many people keep the back wall of their tanks clean? My tank was painted blue on the back but after two and half years of coralline algae growth, you can't tell.

 

[James_O]

I voted “maybe”. It looks pretty cool, but I think I would rather have a black or blue background.