Lighting recc. for IM 20 gallon

[TonyJ]

Hi All,
Im in the process of setting up my first try at a reff tank. I bought an IM 20 gallon its 23.6 inches long ~12" deep and ~12" front to back. Im looking to try some low light beginner corals mainly Zoa's n GSP will be on my list. What lighting fixture would fit that description budget is 100-200 range. So far I am considering the
12" Blade or Jebao AL-90
TIA

 

[Tahoe61]

I use a Popbloom IR90. Smatfarm, Nicrew, Vipraspectra are all budget and work well with the IM 20.

 

[exnisstech]

I ran a meridian 11 over my IM20.

I moved into another tank and have the merdian listed for $250 since I no longer need it. Should be able to grow pretty much anything so it's a bit of future proofing in case you want to try some higher light coral or a clam later on

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reefbreeders-meridian-11.1168192/

 

[Tahoe61]

I ran a meridian 11 over my IM20.

I moved into another tank and have the merdian listed for $250 since I no longer need it. Should be able to grow pretty much anything so it's a bit of future proofing in case you want to try some higher light coral or a clam later on

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reefbreeders-meridian-11.1168192/

Love this light. I am confident it will grow anything.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Check the wattage on the blade, don't get the 20 watt one, IMO any 50-60 watt light will work. AI Prime, Jebao, Nicrew, Popbloom are all brands that I've used with very good results