Need help lighting a 20L

[jpatt50]

I'm completely overwhelmed with researching led fixtures. I reall need some suggestions lighting my 20L. It's my first tank so I'll be starting off with "easier" corals but I want a fixture that could support harder ones in the future. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I have looked at reef breeders value, par38, current USA orbit. I'm just having trouble choosing a good fixture. I have around $200 to spend.

[Sunar357]

I'd probably do RB Value.

[Reeftech]

With the reef breeders fixture you might get dark ends.

 

If you dont mind t5s a 4 bulb would do good.

[Sunar357]

Shouldn't have dark ends on a 30" tank. You don't mount it on the tank.

[nickpop86]

im ordering the value led with 90* optics for my 20L, ill let you know how it is when I get it

[jcarman81]

Hang about 8 - 10" above the tank. You will be fine. I have a similar fixture over my 20L and it's fine.

[Reeftech]

Also look at the evergrow fixture.

[Sunar357]

The Value is a rebranded Evergrow.

[Toybuddha]

Reefbreeders value fixture completely lights my entire 20 long no problem. It will grow whatever you want and is a great price.

[jpatt50]

Thanks for the input, I think ill go with the reefbreeders