I started with the stock 2 x 36w power compacts then added a retro kit to the hood to make it 4 x 36w
I was then gifted with some light demanding corals and was due for replacement bulbs so instead I purchased a Current Sunpod 150w MH light that hangs from the ceiling
I should add that the more I got into reef keeping I did end up upgrading my lights twice already - but I'm not sure it was needed - You can have a nice colorful set up with soft corals and some LPS like frogspawn with the stock lighting
For a starter tank I like the Nano Cube type tanks I started with a 24g JBJ Nano cube about 3 1/2 years ago
a new Biocube I saw online for 269.00 but I don't know how much the stand is. Depending on how old the used tank is most likely you will need new light bulbs so figure that into the...