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I am getting ready to wrap up the lighting portion of my build (180gal 72x28x21 DPS dominate). I was going to use just 8 LET MIRO4 60" T5's (already purchased) however am now thinking I may go with 6 t5s and build 2 60" diy led acting strips (it will be in a canopy which is why I am looking at diy vs. a pair of reefbrites).
My main goals are of course coral "pop" and adding some shimmer to my tank.
I am unsure how many leds per foot are recommended for a setup like this, and would I be best to use all RB, or mix in some of the 410nM HyperViolet leds. I was thinking the following configuration per every foot:
Rb Rb HV Rb Rb
Any suggestions or comments that can help me? I have done a few DIY led projects but it was back when you just bought rb/cw chips at a 4:1 ratio - was pretty straight forward.
My main goals are of course coral "pop" and adding some shimmer to my tank.
I am unsure how many leds per foot are recommended for a setup like this, and would I be best to use all RB, or mix in some of the 410nM HyperViolet leds. I was thinking the following configuration per every foot:
Rb Rb HV Rb Rb
Any suggestions or comments that can help me? I have done a few DIY led projects but it was back when you just bought rb/cw chips at a 4:1 ratio - was pretty straight forward.