What Type Of Lighting For My 45L Tank?

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Hi everyone! Sorry if this is in the wrong section, there's so many of them! 
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Yesterday I inherited a 45L Rena aquarium which I intend on keeping a few neon tetras in. It's come with everything I need but the original lighting tube and starter aren't with it so I need to buy something.

Question is what type of lighting should I get? Fluorescent tube or LED? I've seen some Juwel fluorescent tubes but these seem to suggest I need two types of tube (day and warm/colour) is this really necessary? The room where the tank will be gets a lot of day light and I'm not having live plants so I only really need the light for viewing purposes, and I'm on a tight budget so don't want to spend too much.

Can anyone recommend me some suitable lighting for my tank please? Tank length is 60cm and width 30cm

Thanks! 
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45 liters hmm remeber tetras need to be in groups of 6 or more might be a little tight. if youre not having live plants than go for the cheapest one both are fine in my opinion 
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I've been told it's 45L but it does look bigger to me, although I can't tell what model it is to be sure :\
 
Is there anything particular you'd recommend? I'm using 3mm black gravel so want some nice lighting to brighten the fish up :)
 
Found these on Amazon but not sure if they're overkill for what I want
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hagen-Aqua-Tube-46cm-inch/dp/B0002AQLRE/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1373727885&sr=1-6#productDetails
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Interpet-15W-WPEC-Starter-Unit/dp/B003XLFHX8/ref=pd_bxgy_petsupplies_text_y
 
Would I be better off just with something like this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/48LED-Lighting-Lights-Modes-Aquarium/dp/B00B7Y78GW/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1373738443&sr=1-1&keywords=led+fish+tank+lights
 
Thanks :)
 

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