Lighting Options for my 10' reef

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Hey guys and gals,
I stumbled my way into a pretty killer deal($600) on a 10'x34"x34" 600g acrylic tank and looking to bounce some ideas off the great ones here.

Im thinking of going with 5 Radion XR30w Gen 4 Pros and 6 Kessil 360NE fixtures for lighting. I was also thinking of adding x8 60" 80watt HO T-5 retrofit fixture with x4 geismann Azule bulbs and x4 Geismann Super Actinic bulbs along the sides for added PAR and even coverage. I really like the coloration and growth you get with T-5's. Am wondering though if thats just too much light. Anyone running anything similar to this?

Vince.
 
The LEDS are dimmable so if you have the money go for it!
 
That's a big boy tank for a miniscule price! I mean, your lighting choices are endless... but I definitely think the setup you suggested will give you great coverage and control.
 

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