Adding T5 to LED

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I'm in the process of adding T5 supplementation to my 3 AI Vega color LED lights. I currently have them mounted with the EXT tank mount rail system. My tank is 150g rimless and I currently like the clean look of how it's mounted.
Anyone have any pictures of AI LED and T5 setups that are not mounted in a hood? I'm trying to come up with something that looks good, tanks in the living room. Thanks!
Pic when I first set it up
 
If this is a retro T5 setup you're thinking about, even with a reflector on it, you'll get a whole bunch of light going into the room. I'd consider putting the retro into something....the first thing that comes to mind is an upsidedown rain gutter. Or maybe a length of PVC pipe (maybe 3" or 4") cut in half. Got to think what it could be mounted in to reduce light scatter into the room.
 
I would see if you can find somebody getting rid of a ATI fixture or maybe a TEK.. Remove the middle lamps and put the LED fixtures into the t5 fixture.
 
I would see if you can find somebody getting rid of a ATI fixture or maybe a TEK.. Remove the middle lamps and put the LED fixtures into the t5 fixture.
I saw some pics of people doing that and it looked pretty good. Can't seem to find a deal on a big enough light to put them in though.

If this is a retro T5 setup you're thinking about, even with a reflector on it, you'll get a whole bunch of light going into the room. I'd consider putting the retro into something....the first thing that comes to mind is an upsidedown rain gutter. Or maybe a length of PVC pipe (maybe 3" or 4") cut in half. Got to think what it could be mounted in to reduce light scatter into the room.
Yes, I'm thinking about using the 4 bulb 48'' retro kit. I was thinking of making something out of thin wood and paint, but couldn't think of a good way to mount it. Also have been considering a floating canopy to mount everything into.
 

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