Inexpensive lighting for 20long?

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I'm trying to help out a new reefer they have a 20 long 30" I think.
What's a good light that's inexpensive they will be keeping lps and softies.
Trying to stay under or around $100 thanks
 
A Par38 LED bulb would work but it wouldn't give full coverage; mine have an 18"x18" spread. I guess one could keep the low light stuff on the edges.
 
A Par38 LED bulb would work but it wouldn't give full coverage; mine have an 18"x18" spread. I guess one could keep the low light stuff on the edges.
Thanks I looked into that and 2 would be ideal but they are low on cash. I saw a 30" coralife t5 at petco for $119 that might be the best bet.
 
depending on what u want to grow I had a reefbright xo on my 20l. and everything loved it. I had a 12inch think brand new 149.00
 
Yes led but they are all blue corals pop under them. They have a regular one that is cheaper but less leds.
 

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