Need some help with lighting setup on a 75 gal build

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I am currently building a new 75 gal tank that will be mostly Zoas and LPS. I currently have a 48" 6 bulb T-5 fixture I will be using but I also wanted to incorporate some LED fixtures as well. The tank is width is 18" and the T-5 fixture is 12". I have thought about placing some LEDs both in the front and the rear of the T-5 fixture but I am not sure about that configuration. Honestly, this will be my first attempt with LEDs so any input on configuration as well as LED fixtures and bulbs would be greatly appreciated. I have gotten some great advice from the reefers here before and look forward to the ideas you send my way. Thanks in advance for your help!
 
I'm still a MH man and never messed with LEDs (not yet that is), but sounds like a nice idea. Corals with glow with color imo. GL
 
I am currently building a new 75 gal tank that will be mostly Zoas and LPS. I currently have a 48" 6 bulb T-5 fixture I will be using but I also wanted to incorporate some LED fixtures as well. The tank is width is 18" and the T-5 fixture is 12". I have thought about placing some LEDs both in the front and the rear of the T-5 fixture but I am not sure about that configuration. Honestly, this will be my first attempt with LEDs so any input on configuration as well as LED fixtures and bulbs would be greatly appreciated. I have gotten some great advice from the reefers here before and look forward to the ideas you send my way. Thanks in advance for your help!

What kind of t5 fixture?

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I have a Reefbrite mounted on my t5 fixture.
You'll only need one. All blue. Incredible color pop.

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Took a look at the reefbrite, looks nice. Which are you using and what is the placement on the current T5 fixture?
 
48" all blue, mounted on front of the fixture.

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