Lighting suggestions

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I have finally finished aquascaping my 92 gallon corner bowfront. I would really like to go with T5s for the lighting but the surface of the tank (rouhly triangular) really limits the length and tyope of T5s I could put in a hood or light fixture.
Anybody that has any interesting ideas for lighting this tank? Prior experiences with a 92?? Please enlighten me!!!!!!!
Oh, I would like to continue keeping a mix of soft corals, and LPS with maybe an occasional venture into some Montis.
 
I've seen 2 T-5 fixtures hung over the tank on some threads. I did MH's, so I can't really help too much. When I did try T-5's without the full fixture and built-in fans, I kept burning up the bulbs from the heat trapped in my canopy that was still open on the top and I ran 2 fans too.
 
I would probably go with a compination of T-5 Retro Kits. You could get what ever legths that you needed. I am not sure what the dimensions of your tank are but T-5 come in 24", 36" and 48". If you have a canopy over your tank, retro kits are easy to install.
 

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