Help/suggestions on lights

[B-ridge]

i am in the process of upgrading my lights. Currently I am using 4 fathom Pharos led lights. I'm looking to upgrade to 8 bulb 80 watt 60inch ati with some sort of LED strips in front and back. My tank is 60x36x25. Now I know the ati will fit length and width wise. My issue is on my tank I have overflows in the middle of both sides of my tank. It's used as a room divider and can be seen from both sides. I'm wondering because of the overflows will they create shading in my tank? Or possibly will another light or size be better for my situation. I plan on doing lps and easy sps like birdsnest, montipora, digitata and pocillopora. Some zoas and softies also. I'll attack a terrible illustration I just drew up for seeing purposes. Drawing is as if your looking at it from the top. Thanks for your help in advance

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

the shading should be minimal using a large light source like that.

 

[B-ridge]

Eventhough the width of the fixture is 17.5 and my tank width is 36 inches?

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

I'd agree. I think with t5 of that size you would be getting minimal shade. If it were led only, I think it'd show more of an issue. I'd say go for it!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Eventhough the width of the fixture is 17.5 and my tank width is 36 inches?

Yup. You'll play with the hight. But yea

 

[B-ridge]

Height recommendations are 13 inches
I'm going with the light now have to figure out LEDs. Was recommended reefbrite xho blue but there $400 plus

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

SB reef bars. Theres a few others

 

[B-ridge]

This sb bars and others are just as good as the reefbrite xho and are able to be mounted to ati