If you are thinking on only getting softies then you may be overdoing it with the TEK light completely. Why not save some dough and get a cheaper knockoff that will give you plenty of light for a softie tank...ie: Aquatraders or Fishneedit. Use the money to do something else for your tank.
Here's an example:
http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-...es-p/52211.htm