Starting 10 gallon nano (advice / suggestions please)

[dreamcatcherr9]

Hello everyone,

 

I am not new to Saltwater tanks, but I am new to attempting to go Reef.

 

For some background on myself, I was in the hobby of Saltwater tanks for 10 years (mostly FOWLR).

 

My last tank was 112g (but I have had a 30g, 60g, 90g and my largest was 180g).

 

I have been out of the hobby for about 2 years but just can't stay away, so here we go;

 

I am starting a 10 gallon (Nano Reef, maybe 1 small Goby eventually).

 

The tank I am using is the NUVO 10g (but without the light, only outputs 18 watts and per manufacture specs, PAR 400-700nm, only good for Low Light - Mushroom, etc).

 

I am planning on upgrading the stock pump a little (from the 13-92gph rated stock pump to a new pump rated 130gph).

 

10 lbs Live sand (bagged); 20 lbs Live Rock.

 

The light I am having trouble finalizing (not wanting to go with the stock light, 18watts), I am looking at:

 

EVO Quad 3wx20 LED (2700lumen), I believe it is 60watt output (for under $100, same price as the stock light). Only issue is that it's a 15" fixture and my tank is 12" long.

 

Does it matter if the light fixture is slightly larger than the tank? I know usually it's the other way around.

 

I plan on putting in a heater, and eventually a skimmer. But he skimmer is another debate.

 

Any advice, suggestions, or opinions I would love to read.

 

Thank you,

 

dreamcatcherr9