20g Long Cheap Lighting | Set up questions

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Hello there. I am just getting into reefing and I am slowly rolling into a 20g long as the money allows.
Currently, I am using a Nicrew ClassicLED 12-18inch as I had an extra from my 55g. Right now I have 1 Turbo snail chilling in the tank helping in the cycle (been about 2 weeks).
When on a budget what lights do you recommend for a 20g long? I am looking for a light good enough to maybe do sturdy anemone, coral, and other planets.

For reference, I am looking to end up getting 2 Clowns, a Decotaror crab, a few more Turbos, and 1 or 2 hermits.
I want to end up doing anemone but for right now I plan to stick to basic coral and maybe some Red Mangroove seeds as well as Halimeda to add some color since I am not doing anemone for a bit.

My current set up is:

Aquaclear 5-20g
AQUANEAT Circulation Pump
1 Large Texas Holey
Basic heater
Basic live sand
Basic bubbler
Nicrew ClassicLED 12-18inch

Thanks for any help and if you have any recommendations please let loss and reply if you can.
 
Option A
Reefbreeders photon 24-V2+ 400$

Option B
Noopsyche x 1 150ish - coverage for 18" only or x2 at 300ish$
 
Hi! I used two AI Primes (regular, not HD) for several months with zero issues. Everything was healthy and happy. I’ve since upgraded to the HDs but the corals don’t really seem to care all that much, a couple zoas and sticks got a little brighter but not a lot. I got both original lights for $200 off Craigslist. The tank is a 20 long :)
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