Lighting For A 20G Long?

[Demm]

Just a quick question about lighting. I have a 20 gallon long(30in width, 12.5in height, 12in depth). I will be keeping some LPS and eventually want some sps. Just want to see what kinda of light will be good?

my choices right now:

Sundial 96 watt T5
Wavepoint 156watt T5
oddysea 96watt T5

I really do like the price of the last one, and i've never had any problems with oddysea, i think that all my lights have been from them. However my concern is that it doesnt have individual reflectors. I do want to keep a light cycle...with actinics turning on first, then sunlight, then actinics, then moon lights. Not sure if the wavepoint has a timer for that, or individual power cords...not sure if these lights might be overkill for a 20g tank as well. i dont want to fry anything lol

Just thought i'd ask everyone opinions.

 

[-Nemo-]

I think 156 will be too much. LPS can have too much light. I think that the 96watt will give you great options. I'm not familiar with oddysea, but sundial is a great company.

 

[xxBarneyxx]

Havent used the oddysea lights myself but have heard that they are pretty good. 96w would probably be enough for most things. I wouldn't say 150w was too much but it would require some thought about corals and placement and creating shady areas.