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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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?
 
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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