What's your favorite Violet LED?

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  1. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    I know quite a few people have experimented with different LEDs in the violet and even into the ultraviolet wavelengths in the 380-430nm range...

    What's your favorite one and why? Those that have a mix, would you rather just have your favorite or do you prefer the mix?
     
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    I would personally do a mix, but with a choice between the 2, I would do 420nm, as they are brighter than the 410. Anything below 410 is not really needed, and not too bright. Below 400nm is a no for me, one of the benefits of LED is a lack of harmful UV lights, which are not required to keep corals thriving.
     
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    Do you prefer a certain brand violet?
     
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    Semi LED or Bridgelux, Semis would be easier to find in the USA.
     
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    I tried two, the Semileds 420 from Stevesleds, and the True Violet from ledgroupbuy. The Semileds are much nicer.
     
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    Are they visually brighter?
     
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    Was there a color difference? LEDGroupBuy probably didn't bin theirs if it was dimmer
     
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    May not be required to keep them thriving but are essential to certain chromoprotiens in specific photosystems for some zoox... regarding coloration
     
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    True, but unless you dim them separate, you risk burning your corals.
     
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    I currently have Rapids Violet 410-420nm LEDs and really enjoy them, I do plan on installing 398nm AquaStyle LEDs on Wednesday. I am still debating between two or three but if I see anything burn I'll just take them out until.
     
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