Seth's DIY Cree XM-L LED build

[Seth81]

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

There is a massive LED aesthetics thread on RC you might want to read before you go with cool whites. Lots of people complaining the light is very flat, and they add reds and greens trying to improve the color.

I went with about 2:1 royal blue to neutral white and to color is gorgeous. After only 2 weeks it's still too early to say anything about algae growth, but I believe corals also need red spectrum.

Curse you for pointing me to that thread! I read through like 30 pages of it!! holly crap! Well after reading the whole thing I may end up swapping 50% of my cool whites with Natural whites. But I think I will wait till I'm actually done building my tank!

[Reefer Rob]

LOL, I forgot to mention you need at least a case of beer for medicinal purposes while reading that thread. It keeps your head from exploding. Almost too much information!

Try this, I think it sums it up pretty good.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=246394