So, Got bored and spent a little money on ebay...bought some led panels and am actually pretty happy with the result....I get the shimmering light on the substrate and the water actually looks clearer than it used to with the flourescent lighting...although i still have a strip i turn on if i want the tank a little brighter...got a 4 pack of panels, but only installed 3 as the 4th had a different ting to the lighting which threw the tank off....these are the all white, but they also sell a 50/50 panel with white and blue led's, which i will probably buy next time i am bored 
Picture taken during water change to show the light. Tank is 180G
Picture taken during water change to show the light. Tank is 180G