Out of service. Retained, and recorded here because it was part of the tank and of Pearl's control until October 2026.
Why I chose it
An illuminated panel behind the rear glass, used to light the background of the scape.
What I've learned
·Failed in October 2026, when roughly half of its internal 12 V ultra-narrow LED strip stopped lighting. The panel was opened successfully and is repairable.
·Seeing the tank without it led to keeping it out: the tank now runs with clear rear glass and the room wall visible behind it.
Installation
Not yet documented.
Configuration
·Removed from the aquarium
·Not controlled by anything while out
Maintenance
Not yet documented.
Known limitations
Not yet documented. Absence here means nothing has been written down, not that there are none.
Maintenance history
Replace when
About half of the internal 12V LED strip failed, Oct 2026. Opened; repairable.
Related experiments
No experiments reference this item yet.
Would I buy it again?
Not yet documented.
Future upgrade considerations
·Repair is possible later. Whether it goes back is an aesthetic decision, not a pending fix.