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So I am browsing this thread and learning a lot about LEDs. I am wondering if its possible to buy a one strip fixture to supplement my AquaticLife T5 lighting. In all of your opinions, would that enhance the colors and general appeal of my tank?

They would change the look for sure. You could put a strip in front and one in back of the t5 unit.
What size t5 unit do you have.
I have a 6 bulb unit on one of my tanks. In it I have 3 10K bulbs, 2 actinics and 1 purple plus bulbs.
The purple really changed the look.

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IPisces, I have a 30" unit with only 4 bulbs. One 10k, 2 actinic blue and 1 purple. It does have 2 LEDs for a moonlit effect which has that very appealing shimmering like MH give you. My AquaticLife fixture takes up most of the rectangular portion of my bow front tank so an LED unit would have to be in front of theT5 unit. I don't know if the corals that were not under it would get the benefits from the LEDs? I'm guessing the tank would still have that shimmering effect though? Its worth it for just that if I can find a fixture that still looks nice with the other fixture. I don't want my tank to look piece milled!
 

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