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Old 10-16-2015, 06:56 PM
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I agree, no need for all of the channels of light you have mentioned. From my personal experience I would only do:

Cool White
Royal Blue
UV
True violet

If you wanted to keep it simple then just the Cool white and Royal blue.
I would definitely add some green. Have you ever shined a plain green LED on corals? It makes the red colours pop.
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Sorry I meant Cyan. Yes I had Cyan and it did bring out more reds.

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I would definitely add some green. Have you ever shined a plain green LED on corals? It makes the red colours pop.
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