Thanks all - great help here.  
 
The Kessils look great - just never considered them - they don't seem be as widely used as the other plug and play led solutions so I never thought of adding them to the list. The 350 "tuna" looks especially nice.  Not sure how many I'd need - 2 or 3? 
 
Considering the T5 route - anyone know if a 36" 6 bulb Tek light would do the trick on a 48" long tank?  Or should I go 48" for sure?   
 
Also I'm not completely against solder less DIY led kits - any recommendations going this route?  The few I've priced out fast approach the cost of AIs.   
 
The sunbrite looks like a nice option.  Given that it's so new, however, there isn't a lot of feedback on its performance or quality yet 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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