Great info. Thank you! I'm planning in getting a regular t8 bulb. Possible something in the 6700k spectrum just to help with the floating and terrestrial plants.

Pond stones? How large are they? I want something hat I won't be able to see the glass underneath. Thought about sand but idk.

My house stays 70-78 year round so that's good. Is it good to have a hot spot for them tho? And I want to do live plants what are good species that stay small and I can plant in coconut fiber?