Lighting for 20 gallon high planted community tank

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JSD_Philly

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Hi everyone,

I didn't want to start a thread just for this, but I need feedback! So here I am.

I just started converting my 20 gallon high into a planted tank. My question is, for a community planted tank that is 16 inches deep, really 14-15 because I leave an inch at the top for my ADF to pop for air.

I want to get with an LED if possible, however not sure if it can be done. I would prefer to just have to buy the light once, although my initial budget for just the light is ideally $50-$60.

I was wondering if this would work?
EVO 24" 6500K LED Aquarium Freshwater Plant Tetra Discus Tropical Fish 16x 3W | eBay

Then there is the cheaper version
LED 24" 1600 Timer 6500K LED Aquarium Light Freshwater Plant Tropical Fish 1W | eBay

Then lastly, non led
Odyssea PS Dual T5 Aquarium Light Marine Cichlid Fowlr 2X Lamps 20 24 30 36 48 | eBay

I am hoping to be able to plant any of the basic plants that I can buy, although, not heavily planted. I would say moderately because I have the ADF and the loaches in there.

Thanks soo soo much for the help!
 
Oops, sorry, here is the tank!

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The tank is 24"x12"x16"


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