Reddit reviews Marineland Double Bright LED Light, 18- to 24-Inch
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I would highly suggest you stay away from the integrated kit approach and buy components. As someone currently trying to overcome an Eclipse system, the burdens far outweigh the benefit of integrations and ease. There's more than enough on getting adequate components here, and I would be happy to help you out with the decision, as would others.
Seeing as how you (thankfully) seem to like to take your time and do this right, I offer you some suggestions:
Good luck. There's lot to research and plan, as well as to spend on, but getting a good setup is so rewarding and relaxing, that it pays back in spades.
I don't have any canister filters -- mine are all HOB (Hang On Back), and my favorite brand by far is Aquaclear. Their smallest is this 20 gallon filter. I like it because it is extremely simple to assemble and clean, and if you're looking to have a planted tank, you can leave out the carbon packet entirely (if you choose). Plus, it's clear acrylic so you can see what's going on in there (and if any fish happen to have swum into it!)
I have upgraded from my standard hoods with crappy lights to glass canopies with Marineland double-bright LEDS. I do NOT recommend having the glass top shipped to you -- they are available at PetSmarts and some Petcos, and are relatively inexpensive. Paired with the LED lights, the effect is just stunning compared with standard fluorescent lighting.
I have these lights on a 20g and 29g and they grow plants quite well (mostly low-light plants). In a 10g, they will be even more effective because you're not trying to get the light to reach into such a deep tank.
One more thing I'd recommend that hasn't been mentioned yet is your substrate. I strongly recommend Eco-Complete planted substrate. It's like potting soil especially for planted aquariums. I don't have to rinse it at all (like another one you'll find in stores called Flourite), and plants love it. You can cap it with sand or gravel, or just plant straight into it.
The great thing about a 10g tank is that it doesn't cost very much to "furnish" it. The challenge is that there is less margin for error, and you'll want to keep a close eye on your water quality as you introduce fish and get things stabilized.
And one last thing, since you're a beginner and I swore I would try to help others avoid my mistakes: DON'T BUY THE PLANTS IN THE PLASTIC TUBES!! There are a few exceptions to this, but you need to know that most of the plants you find in the plastic tubes at Petco or Petsmart or elsewhere are not truly aquatic plants. They will rot away in your tank in a matter of weeks and you will feel like you have done something wrong. Bamboo and dracaena are also NOT aquatic plants (even though they are all over the place in pet store aquariums) and will rot eventually.
When you're ready for plants, come back for ideas and recommendations and plan to do lots of homework if you don't want to lost money killing plants. :-) (Speaking from LOTS of experience on that one...)
Otocinclus Catfish are small algae eating armored catfish that get about 2 inches long. They are shy, peaceful fish that eat algae. You can compare them to a dwarf pleco pretty much.
There is no need to QT plants and I'm not sure what you mean by which way the stems will grow out from. The only thing I can think of is that you're asking which way you should plant the seeds? Plants always grow towards the light, so you should have no problems there. I would recommend starting with plants that are already grown though. This way, even if you have low lighting, they'll be a decent size and you won't have to wait ages for them to grow.
I see you have new questions! Here we go:
This one?
Marineland Double Bright LED Light, 18- to 24-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00325575S/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_t628tb1JN4ZN4
I've been looking at this one and the fugeray planted+. Can't make a decision.
This is the light I have. Is it too bright?
Are those tanks 24" deep and 17" high? If they are only 17" high, it should be fairly easy to get medium light with the Marineland Double Bright or Finnex FugeRay LED fixtures. The Marineland can be easily modified by connecting two sets and doubling its length. Not sure about the Finnex, may need to suspend it for the 140g. If the aquariums are 24" high, you'll need something more powerful like a Finnex Ray2, DIY LED or several T5HO.
Here's a handy reference for general light levels. If your tanks really are 24" deep, you'll need to suspend the lights above the tank to spread the light across the breadth of the tank. LEDs are a different beast and it's difficult to tell just how much light you'll get depending on how they are setup, but high quality LED fixtures are generally comparable to a pair of T5HO.
As for filters, the Eheim Classic 2217 or Fluval 406 canister filters should work for the 60g depending on the bio-load. It's generally best to get a filter that is rated for twice your tanks volume.
I'd highly recommend considering a wet-dry sump for the 140g since it will be much cheaper and more effective than any comparable canister.
My light stays on for 6-8 hours a day.
I bought a small LED and intergrated it into the old cover of mine, but these might work for your situation!
This one can sit over an open tank:
http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Double-Bright-Light-24-Inch/dp/B00325575S/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1416409662&sr=8-9&keywords=fish+tank+light
Even less coverage:
http://www.amazon.com/Zitrades-Aquarium-Light-Flexible-48led/dp/B00GXYAP4I/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1416409662&sr=8-5&keywords=fish+tank+light
http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Double-Bright-18-Inch-24-Inch/dp/B00325575S/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1394154555&sr=1-2&keywords=aquarium+led+light
That's what I was looking at.
EDIT: forgot to post the link in my earlier comment. Sorry