I don't have the same size tank and will probably not attempt one. But if you really do try it please set up a tank thread and let us all be envious.
Anyway, on the topic of lighting for a tank depth of 3ft, you probably need lighting which are mostly meant for public aquariums.
In the past I would say you should go for metal halides. But now hard to get, so you're left with LED. T5 light probably can't penetrate so deep. For LEDs, to my limited knowledge the 2 brands you can get in Singapore (but probably still need to pre-order) are Orphek and Maxspect.
https://orphek.com/orphek-amazonas-960-500-320-watt-led-systems/
http://www.maxspect.com/index.php?lang=en&Itemid=487
You can probably go for the "lower end" ones meant for public aquarium. Too big may boil your reef tank, lol.
P.S. If you go DE Aquatic at Geylang, stand beside the coral tanks in the middle of their shop, and look up