Lighting size and quantity recommendations for new tank

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I have a new reef tank i am needing lighting for. It will be a mixed reef but in no hurry to cram it full with things so a system that i can add to as it grows would be ideal. The tank is a 48"x24"x12" shallow reef with corner overflow. I am familiar with aquaillumination(ai) and have a nano with a 16hd on it already.
As i am not familiar with a tank this size any mounting or lighting design would be helpful. Thank you for your advice ahead of time.
 

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I have a new reef tank i am needing lighting for. It will be a mixed reef but in no hurry to cram it full with things so a system that i can add to as it grows would be ideal. The tank is a 48"x24"x12" shallow reef with corner overflow. I am familiar with aquaillumination(ai) and have a nano with a 16hd on it already.
As i am not familiar with a tank this size any mounting or lighting design would be helpful. Thank you for your advice ahead of time.
Get some Noopsyche lights best bang for the buck reef lights
 
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3hydra 32’s will grow sps
I definitely like the brand but could i ease into that $1,200 recommendation? Like maybe two or even one to start off with and add to it. I don't plan on packing it with SPS but I would like to have some in the tank eventually. Also as this size tank is new to me any mounting recommendations would be much appreciated.
 
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Get some Noopsyche lights best bang for the buck reef lights
The price point is definitely appealing but is it a light that would have good control ability and would it become obsolete three to five years later as the tank matures?
 

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I definitely like the brand but could i ease into that $1,200 recommendation? Like maybe two or even one to start off with and add to it. I don't plan on packing it with SPS but I would like to have some in the tank eventually. Also as this size tank is new to me any mounting recommendations would be much appreciated.
2 would also be fine. 2ftx2ft spread on them
 

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