Not sure how DIY savvy you are, but most shoplights look butt-ugly and building a nice wood canopy isn't that big of an issue.
You could get a 4x ballast and use two bulbs and overdrive them a little, that should get you to 60 Watts. Ballasts are less than $20 at your local big hardware place. Add the endcaps, some paint to paint the canopy nice white from inside, and you should be set.
However, with the AHS kit you would probably get more light into the tank. Higher startup cost, and more heat are the trade-offs.
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