[Heaters ( How dull)]

 

I use one of these to control my heaters https://www.grainger.com/product/RANCO-Electronic-Temperature-Control-3ZP81?internalSearchTerm=Electronic+Temperature+Control%2C+SPDT%2C+-30°+to+220°F%2C+NEMA+4X+Enclosure+Type&suggestConfigId=8 

I don't trust the ones built into the heaters.

[Planted Aquarium Build]

Also considering a Fluval 3.0 light.  It says 48" to 60" which I assume means the actual light strip is probably about 46" and the 60" is the max mounting limit.  Should I be concerned about the outside parts of the tank beyond the 46" not getting enough light or will there be enough spill over? I plan to go with a lo-tech (no Co2) with low to medium light plants so might not be an issue.  I could combine a 24" and a 36" if needed I guess??

 

thx ken

[Planted Aquarium Build]

In the panning process of a custom 60"L x 30" H x 24" W planted angel display tank.  Debating weather to put a glass lid or just leave it open.  Wondering if folks have thoughts other than evaporation and fish jumping of what might be the best way to go?