Need help finding nice lights for long pico

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Hi everyone!
I just built a 5 gal pico tank and trying to find the right lights for it.
There is a nice variety of lights for square pico tanks but I'm looking for lights that will work for a long (not square) aquarium (see pic).
I'm planning on hosting hammer, zoa, GSP, Xenia, and maybe few other corals.
I would love if the light would be able to support an anemone!

The other things that are important to me is that it will look good, I'm not a fan of the lights that will hide the entire top of the aquarium (see first example).
I can work with lights that looks like a spot, or even the a80.
If there were (or there is that I can't find) strip LEDs that will be enough for this tank It would be the best! I can stick it in the existing light fixture and it will look awesome!

Examples:
What I DON'T like (hiding the entire tank from above):
Amazon.com: Current USA Orbit Marine LED Reef Aquarium Light | Wireless Light and Pump Controller | Loop App - Bluetooth| Fits Aquariums 36"-48" : Everything Else

Shape of light fixture that I can live with:
Amazon.com: NICREW 30W Reef LED Aquarium Light, Dimmable Marine LED Light with Dual Channel Wired Controller, Nano Fish Tank Light for Saltwater Coral Fish Tanks : Pet Supplies

Light that I hope will be enough to support the corals I want and anemone (not sure if the light would be evenly distributed):
Amazon.com: Kessil Tuna Blue A80 LED Light KSA80-TB : Pet Supplies

Another option that I consider although will not look the best for this tank:
Amazon.com: Aquarium Lights – Aquarium LED Light 30Watts(±5%) Saltwater Lighting with Touch Control and 3W/5W LED Chips for Coral Reef Nano Fish Tank : Pet Supplies


And a picture of my tank with dimensions:
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Thanks everyone!
 

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I used the Fluval marine light (20" I think) on that tank for my pico. Worked just fine since it was so shallow. No controls - just on/off/night. Had LPS in there.
 

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Wonder if you made a decision yet and what you decided on. I am in the same position trying to decide for the same tank. I am a little behind you just acquiring the stuff I need. Just got a InTank Media Basket and planning to upgrade the pump, I have considered the Nicrew that you have but also the following.

Nicrew Hyperreef 30w


Lomini Asta 20 30W
https://www.amazon.com/Leite-Aquarium-Spectrum-Channels-Saltwater/dp/B075H8QN4R/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2H2ZSJWB4JN0G&keywords=lominie+led+aquarium+light&qid=1636783353&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=Lomini,pets,237&sr=1-5&th=1

Luxcare 25W Saltwalter 18-24
https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Saltwater-Aquarium-Spectrum-Including/dp/B087FWF4DF/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=LUXCARE+25W+Saltwater+Aquarium+Light+with+Full+Spectrum+LED,+Exclusive+Reef+Coral+Light+Spectrum+for+18-24+inches+Marine+Nano+Fish+Tank,Dim+Dual+Channel+for+Saltwater+LPS+&+SPS&qid=1636784700&sr=8-5#customerReviews

Nicrew 20w 18-24


Really like that the last 20W Nicrew comes with the dual channel timer and with the first Hyperreef it is optional. Would have to find timer solutions for other lights
 

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Wonder if you made a decision yet and what you decided on. I am in the same position trying to decide for the same tank. I am a little behind you just acquiring the stuff I need. Just got a InTank Media Basket and planning to upgrade the pump, I have considered the Nicrew that you have but also the following.

Nicrew Hyperreef 30w


Lomini Asta 20 30W
https://www.amazon.com/Leite-Aquarium-Spectrum-Channels-Saltwater/dp/B075H8QN4R/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2H2ZSJWB4JN0G&keywords=lominie+led+aquarium+light&qid=1636783353&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=Lomini,pets,237&sr=1-5&th=1

Luxcare 25W Saltwalter 18-24
https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Saltwater-Aquarium-Spectrum-Including/dp/B087FWF4DF/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=LUXCARE+25W+Saltwater+Aquarium+Light+with+Full+Spectrum+LED,+Exclusive+Reef+Coral+Light+Spectrum+for+18-24+inches+Marine+Nano+Fish+Tank,Dim+Dual+Channel+for+Saltwater+LPS+&+SPS&qid=1636784700&sr=8-5#customerReviews

Nicrew 20w 18-24


Really like that the last 20W Nicrew comes with the dual channel timer and with the first Hyperreef it is optional. Would have to find timer solutions for other lights

Did you ever decide? I’m thinking about the asta, nicrew, or a80
 
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I actually went with the AI Prime 16, and few days ago Ive converted this tank to fresh water lol.
I think the Prime was too much, but I did everything wrong with this pico so I had to shut it down
 

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I actually went with the AI Prime 16, and few days ago Ive converted this tank to fresh water lol.
I think the Prime was too much, but I did everything wrong with this pico so I had to shut it down
I went with the 25W Luxcare and so far I am pretty happy. I have nothing to compare it to but I got the a Chihiros Bluetooth ramp timer/dimmer and run a 3 hour ramp up to 100% 4hours at 100% and then 3 hours back down. I have some LPS torch corals and some green star polyps growing on the overflow wall. All corals seems to be doing good.
 

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