Lighting - Fluval Spec 3

[DCJ]

Hi forum!

 

I've moved so I'm restarting all my tanks.

I have a little Fluval Spec 3 on my bedside bookshelf, 3.6 gal AIO tank.

 

Not sure what I'm going to settle on for stocking yet, thinking maybe some mushrooms and clove polyps, possibly some xenia, so low maint with mostly softies.

Alternatively, might try the RFA again, though they're a bit expensive here.

Critter-wise, pom-pom crabs, sexy shrimp, snails?

 

My main issue is that I lost the stock light somewhere in the move and can't find it anywhere. I'm looking up another light, but I don't want to spend a lot of money, as I don't have a lot to go around.

 

I'm considering just getting a PAR38 bulb and a gooseneck holder for it, wondered if anyone could offer any thoughts?

 

I was also looking at the PopBloom or the Lominie on Amazon, just something cheap that will let the corals a) grow and b) show up nicely under blues

 

Appreciate any help you can give!