Lighting recommedations for a 112g (60") FOWLR.

[sprieto]

Hello everyone,
I was hoping to get lighting recommendations for a 112g (60x18x24) FOWLR.
So far, I was looking at:
60" Aquaticlife T5 (216w) = about $400
or on the high end
60" Marineland marine Series Pro (516w) = about $900
I read a recommendation for at least 3 - 4 watts per gallon, and for the Aquaticlife T5, a recommendation to use two (2) units, but I dont think it will fit on my tank (only 18" wide).
Any opinions, recommendations, or suggestions would be most appriciated.
Thank you.

 

[mr. limpid]

If you are only planning on have fish only you really don't need expensive lights. Save your money and buy a skimmer. I have 135 FOWLR&LS I use a 48" T8 w (2) 7600k sunlight bulbs, shop light from Menard's. The sunlight bulb is not yellow its has a blue tint to it. The fixture was $10 (on sale) and $8 two bulbs. My coralline algae is growing great.