How do you light your stand??

[Jakepen]

I also used various LED flexible strips to light my stand, sump and even edge light around my Apex gear. They are controlled by my Apex which is handy. I used white to light both sides of the stand and then orange to light the sump and the edge lighting on the electronics side. I get all of my LED products from Oznium... super high quality stuff.

IMG_6030 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

Seen your build, love it. I think I’m going to use led strips, for multiple things in the stand...won’t be using oznium, dollar per inch too rich for my blood.

 

[dieselkeeper]

I have motion switched to turn on a couple of under the cabinet LED lights. When the doors are open, lights come on.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I also used various LED flexible strips to light my stand, sump and even edge light around my Apex gear. They are controlled by my Apex which is handy. I used white to light both sides of the stand and then orange to light the sump and the edge lighting on the electronics side. I get all of my LED products from Oznium... super high quality stuff.

IMG_6030 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

Every time I see this I get shivers down my spine. Such a sexy setup!!

 

[Z3speed4me]

I bought a strip of those LED’s that come in like a string and hung them around the top edge.
Works well!

 

[Forsaken77]

I use these rechargeable, motion sensing closet lights. Comes in different lengths and are mounted with the included double-sided tape.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07216WZZQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I always wondered... Doesn't the bubbles in the skimmer, or sump water movement, make the lights turn on?

 

[SteadyC]

I found a used led light strip at lfs for 5 bucks.... Works perfect

Geez oh Pete, I had Stunner LED strips laying around, didn’t even think about it, now my all white strip is hung. Thanks for the clue.

 

[Thekegk]

Hey guys, wondering how you light your stand or any ideas how to light it? I was thinking would have to be a led light bar, drilled up above. However I just got these led strips (lining my sump with them), and it seems like they would be bright enough if I line the stand, maybe use hot glue to keep them up?

I used these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XJKOCBG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[kswan]

I went with this unit from Lowe’s. It fit inside the front lip of my stand with easy access to the switch.

 

[lake985]

I always wondered... Doesn't the bubbles in the skimmer, or sump water movement, make the lights turn on?

Not at all. I was worried about that too, but the motion sensor is usually triggered when I open the cabinet doors or wave my hand in the sump area.

 

[twistedfinn967]

Kudos to all that have posted! I'm finishing up a 120g build and this was one of those last nagging details I need to get done. Thanks to all for some great options!

 

[ubasu]

Turn on my iPhone flashlight and lean it against the inside of the stand. [emoji41]

I put it in my shirt pocket.... I think it is time to upgrade

 

[Tarlon]

I think that sometimes we have some conflict in distinguishing the purpose of this hobby. Without bothering to anyone, sometimes I look at those sumps and this comes to my mind:

 

[Tom Blevins]

Ocean Revives

 

[Z3speed4me]

Yup pc case mods is what I compare working on my sump to many times as well

 

[Jakepen]

You guys are awesome with all these replies! I think I’m going to go with led strips, the sump is currently out of stand so getting in there shouldn’t be difficult. Thinking maybe a staple gun? Don’t know if hot glue will stick well to humid wood?

 

[ltmsc]

I have rigid led strips that are used for kitchen cabinet lighting. I also put in a switch, so when I open one of my doors on my stand, that lights come on and they go off when the door is closed. I really like the lights.
https://smile.amazon.com/Inspired-L...8&qid=1512786715&sr=1-4&keywords=inspired+led

 

[RobertP]

I used stick on led strip lights and been holding for 6 months. Worse case I will use short screws if needed