LED stunners for T5s

PinkPunisher

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So I have a 4 bulb ATI power module fixture that I'd like to add some LEDs onto to get that crazy colour pop out of zoas and LPS and get some shimmer if possible. I'm going to make two strips with 24 LEDs on each strip. I'm just debating on whether I should just use pure RB or add in three UV and three Violet on each strip. Would the UV and Violet make a noticeable difference? I'll likely be running them all at 700ma so I can use the same drivers, if I opted out of using the UV and Violet would you suggest using a higher current for the leds? I'm not looking to add much in the way of par, just shimmer and a noticeable pop with the coral. I should note that I was thinking of using a 1" by 48" piece of aluminum U channel for each strip, would that be suffiecent for a heatsink or would it be advisable to throw on a fan or two on each strip?
 
Stunners may not give you much shimmer, they are not very strong, they pretty much just enhance color.
You don't need much if any heat shield for those.
I would suggest going to something a little better if you are looking for shimmer.
 
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