Lighting advice for new tank build

[gmann]

Hey folks,

Just wondering if i could get some advice or feedback for a tank build i plan on doing. My question is very similar to a thread created by maron6977 but i didn't want to hijack his thread with my own questions. Anyways...

I'm thinking of doing a 72"x30"x24 tank but am concerned about coverage for the extra 6" in tank depth as most lights have a 24 x 24 range. I've read up on others tank builds but most are of the 24' deep variety. Just wondering what others with this tank depth have done?

I've looked at both the kessil A360WE as well as the new AP700, but they only have 24" radius coverage. I've also thought about supplementing the tank with retrofit t5 but want to get away from it as i will lose the shimmer i love dearly. However if i must, then i would put the t5 towards the front like this super illustration that i made...




Thoughts?