This is a pretty good deal for t5 retro in 24"

http://www.maast.org/index.php?name=...pic&t=9422

Im sure if you added those your softies would love it. I finally went to MH after 15 years (due to big deep tank upgrade) and although I love them I would still use T5/ VHO on a smaller tank with softies/LPS.

-Erik