75 Gallon Tank Searching for light for new tank

[Cara]

Hi folks. Been researching tank lighting for the past week and between Google and forum reads and yt my brain is mush.
Figured I'd turn to the experts.

Here's what I got....
75g aqueon with 2 24" glass covers(48x18x21deep)
110 Fluval filter with an added large Seapora sponge filter in the corner
200w eheim heater
100 tetra whisper

Plant life:

Ammania bonsai
Lobelia cardinalis
Alternanthera reineckii
Echinodorus tenellus
Staurogyne repens
Rotala wallichii
Anubias
Onion
Microsorium
Bolbitis

First up inhabitants:
Clarence the Common pleco
Mollies from my fry tank...#tbd


Lighting I've been looking at:
Finnex Stingray 2.0 (I have no idea how many watts this is so maybe that's reason enough to cancel from the list)
Hygger 42w 24/7
AMZBD 72w 24/7
Seaoura 42w 24/7
Nicrew 32w

They all seem so similar to my uneducated brain with only slight differences throughout.

So I guess my question here is....has anyone had a horrible experience with any of these which could narrow my list? Or does anyone look at my list and environment and say...THAT one would be perfect!

This is the first (and hopefully only) light purchase for me. My other tanks were kits with lights included and I've had no need to replace. Yet, I guess. And I should probably mention that I'm not a techie. Lol.

In case anyone is wondering...I only have 10g of water atm from when I did a water change on another tank yesterday. I ran a couple of airstones for circulation as filters aren't running yet.

 

[A201]

I'm not a plant guy & not familiar with your listed light possibilities.
If I were to begin a planted setup I'd buy a light advertised "Marine" specific.

 

[Cara]

Marine" specific

Ohhhh. I hadn't thought of that. Hmmm...more to look at. Thanks

 

[A201]

Marine lights are designed to generate enough light to keep corals up & running. Plenty of light for just about any plant.

 

[86 ssinit]

Too much light. Marine lights are for corals that are usually 10’ underwater getting direct sunlight all day long. Our plants don’t need that much light. The light I recomend is the hygger 957. It programable. So can be used many different way. But does grow plants well.https://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Programmable-Extendable-Waterproof-30-36inch/dp/B086SVC2FH/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=4LAGNT5D3666&keywords=hygger%2B957&qid=1672869012&sprefix=%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyP
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This is also a good lighthttps://www.amazon.com/hygger-Aquar...57&qid=1672869012&sprefix=,aps,65&sr=8-8&th=1

I’ve been using the first for a few years now and I’m happy with it. The second looks like a newer product and runs similar but at less wattage so cheaper.

 

[Cara]

The second looks like a newer product and runs similar

I was looking at both these hyggers. I missed the difference in wattage but noticed the first has the control embedded in the light fixture the 2nd is further down the wire. Are you content with it in the fixture? Or would you think on the wire makes it easier to access? Or am I thinking way too much?

 

[86 ssinit]

Ok I like it in the fixture. That light also has 1k more lumens. I use this light the 957 and I’m very happy with it. With the controls on the light there right there when you want to do something. Most of my others have remote controls. These get misplaced or the batteries die. The second light I’ve not used and just saw the less lumens. So stick with the first .
Plus’s it’s fully controllable. Set the light at what intensity you want for as long as you want. It’s gives you 8 time slots if you want to use them all. Will light up that tank. Has many color modes if you want that.
Con’s the controller box does get hot. Some complain about it but there has been no problems from it. It’s much warmer that an incandescent bulb and a fluorescent bulb. About 90-100 degrees.
The controls are touch controls so if you accidentally touch them you could change the setting. Than you’ll have to either reset or just turn it off for the day and it will automatically reset with the new day.

 

[Cara]

The second looks like a newer product and runs similar

I was looking at both these hyggers. I missed the difference in wattage but noticed the first has the control embedded in the light fixture the 2nd is further down the wire. Are you content with it in the fixture? Or would you think on the wire makes it easier to access? Or am I thinking way too much?

Ok I like it in the fixture. That light also has 1k more lumens. I use this light the 957 and I’m very happy with it. With the controls on the light there right there when you want to do something. Most of my others have remote controls. These get misplaced or the batteries die. The second light I’ve not used and just saw the less lumens. So stick with the first .
Plus’s it’s fully controllable. Set the light at what intensity you want for as long as you want. It’s gives you 8 time slots if you want to use them all. Will light up that tank. Has many color modes if you want that.
Con’s the controller box does get hot. Some complain about it but there has been no problems from it. It’s much warmer that an incandescent bulb and a fluorescent bulb. About 90-100 degrees.
The controls are touch controls so if you accidentally touch them you could change the setting. Than you’ll have to either reset or just turn it off for the day and it will automatically reset with the new day.

You're giving a great defense for this light. Thanks. Not crazy about the hot controls but I'm very excited about the concept of gradual on/off. I always felt bad for my fish with regard to the sudden on/off of the lights.