I have a 50 gallon long reef tank that's about 1.5 years old. This is my first reef tank so it's a learning process(so far so good). My tank dimensions are 48×13×19 with a rim on top.
The rim goes through the very middle of the tank. Due to this, I decided to choose the easy route with lighting, buying a light bar that was rated pretty well. I am currently using a CurrentUSA Orbit Marine 4227 light bar. I am now wondering what lighting I should get for a tank this long. I currently have soft corals and a couple euphyllia. Soft corals grow great but the euphyllia seem to struggle. I would like to get some other LPS but i’m not sure my light could handle them. I also have some BTA's that do very well. My only limitation is price. Any lighting suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
The rim goes through the very middle of the tank. Due to this, I decided to choose the easy route with lighting, buying a light bar that was rated pretty well. I am currently using a CurrentUSA Orbit Marine 4227 light bar. I am now wondering what lighting I should get for a tank this long. I currently have soft corals and a couple euphyllia. Soft corals grow great but the euphyllia seem to struggle. I would like to get some other LPS but i’m not sure my light could handle them. I also have some BTA's that do very well. My only limitation is price. Any lighting suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!