Lighting upgrade advice needed

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I've got the upgrade bug!

I currently have a Reefbreeders Photon 50 V2+ LED over my reef tank. I also have a single T5 fixture mounted to the Photon on the back side and a Reefbreeders HI Octane UV/Violet lumenbar mounted to the Photon on the front.

My tank is 180 gallons.
Tank is 5ft (60 inches) long x 2ft (24 inches) wide x 30 inches deep.
I have a canopy on the tank that limits how high I can mount lights. My Photon sits at 10 inches above the water surface and that's the highest I can get due to the canopy.

Reef is SPS dominate.
Growth has been good but I know I can do better for growth and coloration.

I just purchased 4 A360X's and I can neatly mount whatever supplement light I want.
A 5th A360X is not out of the question as I "might" be getting an additional one for free.

I'm thinking I can do better than the single T5 fixture and the violet/uv lumenbar that I have now.

I'm thinking of replacing the supplement lights with Reefbrite actinic strip led's.
I don't know if I should get two of the Lumilite Pros or two of the XHO's.

I don't want tooooooo much light but I want to have more than enough for now and in the future.

Advice is very welcome.

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Thanks but...

Do you see ANY possible way for me to mount MH inside my canopy?
I sure don't.
Besides, The Kessils are the closest thing to MH that exist.

My question is about the Reef Brite bars as supplement light for the Kessils that I already have.
 
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Bump...

I could use some advice from knowledgeable people.
Anyone out there that can help me?
 

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I'm not much help as I'm not a big LED fan. But your tank and corals look really nice, I wouldn't go too crazy with changes. Maybe rent a par meter and check your tank before and after. Try to keep a similar par, your corals seem to be enjoying what they currently have.
 
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I'm not much help as I'm not a big LED fan. But your tank and corals look really nice, I wouldn't go too crazy with changes. Maybe rent a par meter and check your tank before and after. Try to keep a similar par, your corals seem to be enjoying what they currently have.
What I have is ok.
I have a par meter and my par is good. I am looking for better pur, better color and better coverage.

I know there are people on this forum that can help.

I'm still looking for advice.
 

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I would think that the kessil alone would be enough. The bars would be icing on the cake.
 

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