Adding LED's for shimmer effect...

[afboundguy]

Can anyone provide some input on what would work to add some shimmer to my 4x54W T5 setup? I'm thinking of adding some LED accent lights but don't know if it's practical and how many I would need...

I was thinking of adding one of those Icecap 48" "bulbs" if I could find one but didn't know if that would be enough to get some shimmer... http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=2756

I also thought about these http://www.aquacave.com/led-light-strip-44-br33-blue-leds-by-hamilton-brtechnology-3260.html...

TIA...

 

[newenglandreef]

I think that, so long as your surface water is moving, you'll get a shimmer-- I just point one of my returns upwards.

 

[afboundguy]

I have plenty of surface agitation just want to make sure I'd actually get some shimmer effect with that few of LED's...

 

[sephly]

i have one of those par38 bulbs it has 5 cree's in it and i get ALOT of shimmer, i know its a spot light so maybe the relative comparison is off but i dont think you'd need that many to get the shimmer your looking for. Have u checked those ecoexotic stunner strip things? i'm not really read up on it but i've heard great things in alot of forums about the nice shimmer they produce on larger tanks, might be worth a look

 

[stingythingy45]

Yes Dave,put the T5s up for sale and get halides.

 

[dcforester1]

Yes Dave,put the T5s up for sale and get halides.

Or put them both up, and go for LEDs, mine has to MUCH shimmer

 

[Cjtabares]

Why don't you look into getting 9-12 Crees. With a little DIY it could only cost $10-$20 more.

 

[CrazyCorals]

no shimmers dave i have the same icecap led strip i use for moonlight....not bright enough to make things shimmer with your day light on.....but good shimmering for moonlight......

 

[Cheetos]

I agree, probably not bright enough to produce any noticeable shimmer. A DIY application might be more suitable.

 

[afboundguy]

Yes Dave,put the T5s up for sale and get halides.

No room for MH's with my canopy and I don't want to up the energy usage

 

[afboundguy]

no shimmers dave i have the same icecap led strip i use for moonlight....not bright enough to make things shimmer with your day light on.....but good shimmering for moonlight......

Good to know Shawn thanks... You just saved me some $$$