Light for 54 gallon corner tank

[bdturtle21]

I am looking to upgrade the lighting on my 54 gallon bowfront corner tank (39x27x23) and am considering the Aqua Illumination Hydra 52. Being new to the hobby, I want to make sure this is enough light for my tank, or if I would need two.

I know the rule of thumb of ~8-10 watts per gallon, but don't know how this converts when using LEDs. Right now I have live rock, LPS, and zoas but want to get SPS at some point.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[thegrun]

I run Hydra 52's on my mixed reef tank and I like them a lot, but I don't think you will be able to get by with a single unit. Most LED lights are designed around a 24" x 24" footprint. Corner tanks present lighting difficulties and you would need to raise a single Hydra so high to cover the entire tank that the intensity would be too low for high light demanding corals.