Led bulb choices need input.

[zeddy55]

So this is what im thinking after your input.

Channel 1 is: 11 7500K cool whites, 4 4500k neutral whites, 2 520nm green, 4 480nm blue, 4 420nm violet.

Channel 2 is: 26 450nm royal blues, 2 660nm deep reds, 2 400nm UV.

I really want to have red on the second channel to bring out the reds and oranges when channel one is off. Do you think I need just one red and another uv or violet on that channel, Will just one red look like a spot light? I am planning on getting 90 degree lenses.

[nrosdal]

The idea of having the UV with the blue might be nice for night viewing and give a bit of extra pop. I can't say that i think the red in there will be a good look with just blues on(but ya never know).


With the above layout it looks very similar to a unit that we sell like crazy. So your color should be just fine and if you end up getting the reds on the wrong channel, it is pretty easy to switch LEDs around(depending on what brand you are getting).

Good luck

[zeddy55]

So this is what I'm thinking for the final combination.

Channel 1 is: 12 7500K cool whites, 4 4500k neutral whites, 2 520nm green, 4 480nm blue, 4 420nm violet.

Channel 2 is: 22 450nm royal blues, 4 430-440nm deep blues, 1 660nm deep reds, 2 400nm UV.

Here is the layout I'm thinking.

[zeddy55]

Updated picture.

[zeddy55]

Messed up last post. It didn't attach the picture.

[Seth81]

If it were me I would not have the 480 nm Blues and greens on the same channel as your whites. You are going to want independent control of them.

Also I would go with 4 UV's instead of 2. All of the reading I have done also suggests that UV has a huge role in SPS coloration. I am going to be doubling the UV LED's in my existing build.

[zeddy55]

What would you channels and combination look like if it was yours?