I just found that small tanks have issues since there is a more limited number of lighting options to cram over them.
I like the light to be even also.
High light is a bad idea for smaller tanks even though folks often do it and suggest it.
Means you have tio tend it more and prune more often. If all you have is 3-4" worth of growing space, stem plants stink!
On a 90 gal, you have well over 1 ft in most cases between trims.
I think the light is more a practical matter, finding the right light to fit over the tank rather than the wpg so much.
Many have gotten on the trend that more light is better, this is not true.
Most all Dutch competition tanks and photos are 1.5-2w/gal of NO T12 type lighting.
These are larger, but the light intensity is going to be less, in deeper tanks, not more.
The angels at which the light hits the leaves is different due to the distance, this seems to play some role IME. More so than the plants needing more light in shallower water, that is counterintuitive.........
Regards,
Tom Barr