More lighting for deeper tank?

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I'm uprading from a 72"x18"x19" to a 72"x18"x25". I currently have a 72" 4x T5 ho AquaLight, and an additional T5HO fixture with 60" actinic that is years old. I'm considering replacing the separate T5 with https://sbreeflights.com/sbar-supplimental-lights/17-sbar-supplemental-5050-bar-lights.html. Do you think this light will help cover the additional depth I'm adding? Do you think I had enough light to begin with? I just realized I might have a problem with this added depth/light, so any comments are welcome.
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If what you have is working, just keep stuff up higher in the tank. The mushrooms and leathers can go at the bottom of 25" and be plenty OK.
 
Which kind? BTAs should be, but they can also move if they need more light. I would worry about some of the more light-hungry carpets.
 

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