thinking of adding T5's along with my LEDs

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PolackoTaco

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Ok, I got some 90w diy led pucks and it's been growing out my sps frags pretty good but now that they are growing I'm getting shaded areas on these frags. So, was thinking about adding some cheap T5's. I seen someone selling a basic 2 bulb coralife t5, would something like this actually be beneficial or would I just be brightening the tank?

I would obviously change bulbs to a better brand and proper lighting.

http://www.marineandreef.com/Aqualight_T5_Aquarium_Lighting_Coralife_p/res58022.htm
 
T-5 and Led are a beautiful visual combo. T5's are a proven product so you cant go wrong, Just lower the leds power a little and start the t5's high and lower them a little monthly to acclimate corals. And try to get a t5 unit with individual reflectors.
 
It's going over a 40b so nothing bigger the 36". I'd even go for a 24" as my sps are centered in my tank. like I said everything is growing and I'd say at a good rate but the shadowing on the sps is a concern. I've got this tank packed and everything is flourishing even the sps but I notice some dulling color in shaded areas.
 
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